Studio Practice Leader - Mission Critical

Overview:Responsible for overall management of the respective studio and the work of multiple project teams focused on the design, development and delivery of outstanding solutions for a practice area or building type. Executes the practice strategy in the studio(s).The Studio Practice Leader often leads multiple projects with multiple clients concurrently. The role focuses on growing leadership skills related to relationship-building, collaboration and interpersonal skills while working on great projects for exceptional clients.Responsibilities:Oversees projects assigned to respective studio by focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment and project documentationCollaborates in strategic planning and facilitates communication for specific practice with other leaders, such as vetting studio marketing strategy and allocating needed resourcesPartners with studio and office leadership to further the strategic goals of the firm, sector and officeCollaborates during the initial marketing stages through completion of construction, including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and deliveryCollaborates with leaders such as Project Manager and Studio Design Leader to lead the team through all phases by guiding, advising and mentoring other designers on project work, developing design direction and leading critiquesActs as a primary interface with clients for respective studio, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their mission, goals, policies, needs and progressManages client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination for respective studio in collaboration with project team leadershipMonitors staffing, utilization and growth management across the studio, including recommending adjustments where necessaryMonitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operationsServes as a technical resource for the studio, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their rolesReviews conceptual development and, in collaboration with Studio Design Leader, provides leadership, inspiration and motivation to the design team to ensure that the highest quality design documentation is produced and client satisfaction is achievedPartners with Office Director as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and prioritiesEmphasizes and incorporates HKS strategic priorities, such as Design Measures into client solutionsOperates with

Created: 2025-10-07