Regional Design Director - East Region
Cannon DesignLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted March 2, 2026
$204k - $255k
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Job Description
The Regional Design Director leads creative excellence and design quality across multiple offices within a specific geographic region, overseeing design innovation, team development, client engagement, and regional growth strategies to uphold the firm's Living-Centered Design ethos.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and ensure design excellence and quality across the regional portfolio.
- Lead regional efforts in securing awards, publications, and recognition for design work.
- Represent the firm externally at regional events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
- Partner with marketing and communications to build narratives and communicate regional design impact.
- Lead client relationships by guiding innovative design concepts aligned with client goals and societal needs.
- Lead design presentations emphasizing storytelling and client understanding.
- Mentor and develop regional design teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth.
- Recruit, retain, and support the professional development of senior design leaders.
- Ensure high-performance design teams across offices and fill talent gaps.
- Contribute to regional and firm-wide strategic growth and business planning.
- Align regional design initiatives with the firm’s overall impact and innovation goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture required; Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred.
- Generally, at least 20 years of related experience in design leadership roles or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 3 years experience leading others in a design studio or design practice segment required.
- Current US Architectural Registration preferred.
- Design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work demonstrating design ability.
- Third party recognition of work as a lead or supporting designer by local, regional, or national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is preferred.
- Strong oral presentation and storytelling skills required.
- Must be able to understand and execute business strategy.
- Travel required for the role.
- Ability to manage a diverse team of creatives in architecture and other disciplines spread across multiple offices, including hiring, design management, resource allocation, and mentorship.
- Demonstrable design talent evidenced through a portfolio of significant work, with recognition from awards or publications.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas, both business and design, in a compelling manner and to lead firm-wide meetings and events.
- Professional acumen and maturity to communicate authentically and respectfully.
- Ability to develop and implement regional growth strategies aligned with firm business goals, including achieving a minimum of 10% annual growth in the region.
- Ability to lead and participate in strategic regional growth planning and business development initiatives.
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and aptitude for developing innovative design solutions addressing societal, environmental, and community challenges.
- Support a culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust within the team and organization.
- Support recruitment, retention, and growth of mid-career design talent to senior leadership roles.
- Possess a passion for understanding and contributing to the firm's business and client needs, supporting design-led growth initiatives.
- Ability to contribute to defining the firm's design brand through excellence in regional work.
- Must be able to complete mandatory compliance training and adhere to internal policies and the firm's Code of Conduct.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $204,240 to $255,300 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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