WATG and Wimberly Interiors · 5 months ago
Studio Director - Interiors
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expWATG is a leading destination and hospitality design firm with a global presence. They are seeking a Studio Director for Wimberly Interiors in New York, responsible for managing all aspects of the studio, providing strategic and operational leadership, and ensuring design excellence while overseeing a team of 10+ employees.
ArchitectureConstructionInterior Design
Responsibilities
Contributes and works directly with the Managing Director and Global Practice Principal for Wimberly Interiors to set the overall targets and objectives for the studio within the service
Executes studio assignments related to revenue generation, profit outcomes, resourcing and talent disposition, operational effectiveness, marketplace influence, and client management and relationships
Oversees and ensures that the project delivery and performance, and design quality and standards in the studio meet brand consistency and process established by Wimberly Interiors leadership
Is responsible for overall team development, management and utilization
Develops talent effectiveness and growth and liaises with other studios and offices on project resourcing, sharing and exchange
Manages the day-to-day operation of the studio in collaboration with design and technical leaders, including the development and execution of project work plans
Supports the Managing Director in the areas of growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management and client relationships for the region
Participates in marketing and business development activities and provides insight into industry intelligence and trends
Collaborates on opportunity pursuits with other service lines
Spends at least 20% of the time developing new and repeat business relationships and project leads, negotiating contracts, creating business plans, and collaborating with other senior leaders to support existing and prospective clients
Promotes WATG’s vision and its overall culture and ensures it is assimilated within the region while in line with the leadership attributes and WATG’s values and purpose
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
15+ years of experience and advanced knowledge of the service with a proven record in their area of focus
Professional license required as appropriate
Successful track record of managing multiple small projects or fewer projects of larger size
Experience in establishing and executing business plans and market strategies
Strong business and client leadership acumen
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Positive and proven talent management skills
Strong leadership skills
Resilient when under pressure
Preferred
Environmental accreditation preferred, such as LEED or WELL
Company
WATG and Wimberly Interiors
Advisory | Master Planning | Architecture | Landscape Architecture | Wimberly Interiors.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Raj Chandnani
Executive Vice President + Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Ploszaj
Chief Commercial Officer
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