Synectics
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent education and experience required. 10-15 years of design experience in architectural and interior architecture. Published and/or award-winning projects a plus. Licensed Architect / NCARB Certification / Registered Senior Interior Architect. She/he must be an RA with NCARB certification and cannot be in the process of completing exams while employed. SKILLS:
The candidates should possess the following to excel in the job; these are also qualities employers typically look for when considering applicants for the position:
Creativity: Ability to develop unique design solutions that will surprise and delight clients. Confidence: Ability to manage and lead other creative staff members. Vision: Capable of articulating concepts clearly to clients, account teams, and other creative members. Technical Craftsmanship: Strong design expertise. Organization: Ability to meet overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced work environment without compromising quality or accuracy. Collaboration: Skill in understanding how their role contributes to the strategic objectives of clients and agencies, and maintaining clear communication with colleagues. Enthusiasm: Passionate about designing and delivering exceptional presentations. Passion: Deep interest in design, color concepts, typography, hierarchy, and flow. Ability: Expertise in resolving complex communication issues. Professionalism: Demonstrates professionalism and builds relationships across all levels of the organization. FIRM VISION:
Ability to contribute to and execute firm goals, business plans, and profitability. Aptitude to assist in developing overall branding and practice development. Works with leadership to develop the strategic vision for the company. Provides direction to specific business sections and boosts department productivity. MARKETING:
Identifies new business opportunities and builds client relationships. Strong presentation skills for selling and negotiating company services. Leads marketing and business development presentations, and interviews. Prioritizes self and others' work to meet deadlines and maintain high service quality. Maintains a presence in local or state professional associations and attends key client conferences. Skill in public speaking and writing articles and white papers. Initiates design ideas to both internal and external audiences. Contributes to award submittals, press releases, and other marketing materials. PROJECT LEAD:
Establishes artistic strategy, budgets, and schedules for key project designs. Thorough understanding of project budgets and leadership in both small and large-scale projects. Ensures timely delivery of design projects by managing the design process. MENTORING:
Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. Listens well and motivates teams to strive for excellence. Leads teams, fostering innovation and strategic thinking. Supervises and mentors the artistic team, introducing new strategies and techniques. Oversees design project assignments and ensures team direction aligns with overall goals. Directs and manages design teams across multiple disciplines. CULTURE OF THE FIRM:
Collaborative leadership style focused on people and relationships. Big picture thinker, putting the team's needs before individual goals. Demonstrates creativity, passion, and an interest in the design process. Innovative and able to think outside the box. Clear and compelling communicator. Strategic thinker, capable of implementing positive change and resolving conflict. IDEAL TEAM PLAYER:
Humility: Recognizes the contributions and successes of others and defines success collectively. Hunger: Self-motivated, diligent, and always thinking about the next step. People Smart: Good sense of others' needs, asks questions, listens carefully, and respects others. Proven ability to maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal staff. Respects others' time, schedules and attends meetings promptly, and is always prepared.
Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent education and experience required. 10-15 years of design experience in architectural and interior architecture. Published and/or award-winning projects a plus. Licensed Architect / NCARB Certification / Registered Senior Interior Architect. She/he must be an RA with NCARB certification and cannot be in the process of completing exams while employed. SKILLS:
The candidates should possess the following to excel in the job; these are also qualities employers typically look for when considering applicants for the position:
Creativity: Ability to develop unique design solutions that will surprise and delight clients. Confidence: Ability to manage and lead other creative staff members. Vision: Capable of articulating concepts clearly to clients, account teams, and other creative members. Technical Craftsmanship: Strong design expertise. Organization: Ability to meet overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced work environment without compromising quality or accuracy. Collaboration: Skill in understanding how their role contributes to the strategic objectives of clients and agencies, and maintaining clear communication with colleagues. Enthusiasm: Passionate about designing and delivering exceptional presentations. Passion: Deep interest in design, color concepts, typography, hierarchy, and flow. Ability: Expertise in resolving complex communication issues. Professionalism: Demonstrates professionalism and builds relationships across all levels of the organization. FIRM VISION:
Ability to contribute to and execute firm goals, business plans, and profitability. Aptitude to assist in developing overall branding and practice development. Works with leadership to develop the strategic vision for the company. Provides direction to specific business sections and boosts department productivity. MARKETING:
Identifies new business opportunities and builds client relationships. Strong presentation skills for selling and negotiating company services. Leads marketing and business development presentations, and interviews. Prioritizes self and others' work to meet deadlines and maintain high service quality. Maintains a presence in local or state professional associations and attends key client conferences. Skill in public speaking and writing articles and white papers. Initiates design ideas to both internal and external audiences. Contributes to award submittals, press releases, and other marketing materials. PROJECT LEAD:
Establishes artistic strategy, budgets, and schedules for key project designs. Thorough understanding of project budgets and leadership in both small and large-scale projects. Ensures timely delivery of design projects by managing the design process. MENTORING:
Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. Listens well and motivates teams to strive for excellence. Leads teams, fostering innovation and strategic thinking. Supervises and mentors the artistic team, introducing new strategies and techniques. Oversees design project assignments and ensures team direction aligns with overall goals. Directs and manages design teams across multiple disciplines. CULTURE OF THE FIRM:
Collaborative leadership style focused on people and relationships. Big picture thinker, putting the team's needs before individual goals. Demonstrates creativity, passion, and an interest in the design process. Innovative and able to think outside the box. Clear and compelling communicator. Strategic thinker, capable of implementing positive change and resolving conflict. IDEAL TEAM PLAYER:
Humility: Recognizes the contributions and successes of others and defines success collectively. Hunger: Self-motivated, diligent, and always thinking about the next step. People Smart: Good sense of others' needs, asks questions, listens carefully, and respects others. Proven ability to maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal staff. Respects others' time, schedules and attends meetings promptly, and is always prepared.