Regional Design Director - Great Lakes Region
Cannon DesignLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted October 6, 2025
$204k - $255k
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Job Description
The Regional Design Director leads creative excellence and design quality across multiple offices within a geographic region, overseeing design innovation, team development, and regional growth strategies to enhance the firm's impact and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and ensure design excellence and quality across the regional portfolio.
- Lead regional design standard reviews, project recognition, and publication efforts.
- Represent the firm externally at regional events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
- Lead client relationships by guiding innovative design concepts that align with client goals and societal needs.
- Manage and mentor regional design teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
- Recruit, retain, and develop senior design leaders within the region.
- Contribute to regional and firm-wide strategic growth and business planning initiatives.
- Promote a culture of Living-Centered Design and demonstrate its integration into firm culture and client work.
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.
- Third party recognition of your work as a lead or supporting design role 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.
- Must have professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.
- Travel required.
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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