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RDG Planning & Design · 1 month ago

Architect (Sports / Wellness & Recreation Market Leader)

Des Moines Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

RDG Planning & Design is seeking an experienced architect or interior designer to lead marketing efforts and client relationships in the wellness and recreation sector. The role involves mentoring team members, managing projects, and developing strategies to enhance the market presence nationally.

ConsultingLegalProduct DesignWeb Design

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop client relationships, nationally, focused on those in need or our professional services within the wellness and recreation space

Initiate strategies and talking points to secure work via thought leadership, seminar presentations, responses to RFQ/RFP solicitations and project proposals

Collaborate and brainstorm across RDG’s Sports Studio

Collaborate across disciplines, both in and outside RDG. We are not looking for a lone ranger

Serve as a resource and mentor for internal team members

Create compelling presentations that communicate our design knowledge, inspire our clients, and communicate strong design solutions

Serve as a project manager, leading some portions of the planning and design of dynamic, award-winning sports, wellness and recreation facilities

Qualification

Licensed architectWellness facility designProject managementLEED certificationMarketing experienceCollaboration skillsOral communicationWritten communicationLeadership skillsCritical thinking

Required

10 or more years of professional work experience with five plus years of focus on wellness, recreation, and /or related sports facilities

Licensed architect or certified interior designer, preferably with specialty credentials (LEED, WELL, etc.)

Knowledge of trends in wellness and recreational facility planning, design, and operations

Demonstrated leadership and marketing experience

Past project management experience initiating planning, feasibility, fit-studies, conceptual design and design development

Broad technical understanding of building systems and project delivery

Experience as a collaborative teammate in interdisciplinary planning, design and construction environments

Exceptional oral presentation and written communication skills, ability to lead others and build confidence in client prospects

Compelling leadership to guide, build and direct others, including staff, client prospects and clients

Excellent critical thinking and collaboration ability, combined with strong relationship skills and executing strengths

Demonstrated history of building long-term relationships with team members and clients

Proven ability to develop and execute successful strategies for initiating and completing marketing tasks and billable project work, on time and budget

Proven flexibility to perform at high capacity (on task, on time, as planned), when faced with a changing landscape (changing markets, market demands and needs of client prospects) across multiple communication platforms (via virtual and in-person project interviews, design workshops, public presentations), while leveraging technology, research and depth of experience to continually build confidence in others

Travel is required, and the best candidate will have a proven ability, or expressed willingness, to fulfill the requirements of this role while traveling frequently