Full-Time

Design Director

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PBK

PBK

501-1,000 employees

Government & Public Sector
Design
Education

Senior

Orlando, FL, USA + 7 more

More locations: Tampa, FL, USA | West Palm Beach, FL, USA | Fort Myers, FL, USA | Jacksonville, FL, USA | St. Petersburg, FL, USA | Coral Gables, FL, USA | Sarasota, FL, USA

Category
Architectural Design
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Requirements
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience.
  • At least a Bachelor of Architecture.
  • Must be a Registered Architect (NCARB).
  • LEED AP preferred.
  • Corporate, educational and/or healthcare experience preferred.
  • Strong commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of design tool technologies such as REVIT, Rhino, Sketch-up, Generative AI, etc.
  • Ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations, and vendors.
  • Must be quality minded and self-motivated.
Responsibilities
  • Oversees and advocates for the highest quality, innovation, and elevation of design in support of our client’s goals and vision.
  • Supports the company’s mission for client centric design, process, and implementation.
  • Supervises a team of designers.
  • Oversees design presentations, monitors project design development, and provides design direction and support to ensure firmwide consistency.
  • Possesses thorough knowledge of architectural practice with an emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods, integration of engineering disciplines, and building codes/costs.
  • Serves as a thought leader in the design industry, participating in professional organizations, outreach, and mentorship of design staff.
  • Work collaboratively with firmwide design and thought leaders to support our design culture while bringing ideas to advance our practice.
  • Oversee the integration and advancement of firmwide technologies into our design process and outcomes.
  • Participates in developing and implementing firmwide design guidelines and standards.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1981

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New leadership roles aim to drive strategic growth and creative innovation at PBK.
  • Merging with McGranahan Architects expands PBK's regional expertise and market presence.
  • Expansion into Sugar Hill, Georgia, offers growth opportunities in new markets.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from local Texas firms like STG Design threatens PBK's market share.
  • Integrating McGranahan Architects may lead to internal conflicts or inefficiencies.

What makes PBK unique

  • PBK's focus on K-12 architecture aligns with rising demand for educational facilities.
  • Integration of AI in design enhances PBK's efficiency and creativity in architecture.
  • PBK's commitment to wellness and biophilic design sets it apart in educational and healthcare sectors.

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