We are currently looking for a Managing Director for our Strategic Delivery Studio. The Managing Director will serve as the single point of contact for all studio requests, coordinating a team of architects and technical staff to meet the specific needs of each project. This centralized model ensures consistent quality, responsive support, and simplified engagement-allowing studios to focus on design and client delivery.

Job Responsibilities

Internal Engagement & Communication
• Centralized staffing reduces duplication, improves resource utilization, and streamlines delivery across the firm
• Presents ideas and solutions confidently and persuasively to IA internal leaders and internal teams.
• Interfaces directly with executive-level client stakeholders to shape design strategy and business impact.
• Maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key clients and identifies opportunities for deeper engagement.

Project Oversight & Budgeting
• Oversees the scope of work, ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines.
• Collaborates with project managers to monitor budgets and request additional services as needed.
• Advises on project work plans and resourcing strategies in alignment with design goals.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Leads and mentors multidisciplinary design teams, providing creative guidance and developmental feedback.
• Fosters a collaborative, inclusive studio culture that reflects IA's design values and promotes professional growth.
• Responsible for assembling, hiring, onboarding, and cross-training a diverse team.

Education, Work Experience, and Leadership

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited architecture or design program.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in commercial interior architecture and design.
• Licensed Architect required
• Proven experience leading cross-functional creative teams and driving business objectives.

Leadership Qualifications

• Proven ability to define and communicate vision for the studio
• Guides internal teams toward impactful, brand-aligned design solutions.
• Fosters an environment of open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Industry Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial interior architecture and design.
• Experience with budget preparation, oversight, and creative team resourcing.

Design and Technical Abilities

• Expertise in interior design principles, standards, and execution to include technical drawing and detailing.
• Perform QA on all their deliverables, ensuring internal consistency and documentation standards.

Software Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Communication

• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Strong presenter, collaborator, and facilitator of ideas across teams and with clients.