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Regional Design Director - West Region

Cannon Design
Location 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 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 to achieve recognition through awards, publications, and media.
  • Represent the firm externally at regional events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
  • Partner with marketing and communications teams to craft narratives and showcase regional work.
  • Lead client engagements by developing 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 a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.
  • Recruit, retain, and support the development of senior design leaders within the region.
  • Ensure high-performance design teams across offices and fill talent gaps in collaboration with regional leadership.
  • Contribute to regional and firm-wide strategic growth plans and initiatives.
  • Engage with regional leadership to develop and implement business strategies focused on growth and impact.
  • Demonstrate and promote innovative, impact-driven design solutions addressing societal and environmental challenges.

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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