Design Director
Company: PBK Architects
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The Design Director is responsible for the overall design
leadership of the practice, promoting quality design efforts across
all departments within the office, and being actively involved in
marketing and business development activities. Your Impact:
Oversees and advocates for the highest quality, innovation, and
elevation of design in support of our client’s goals and vision.
Supports the company’s mission for client centric design, process,
and implementation. Supervises a team of designers. Oversees design
presentations, monitors project design development, and provides
design direction and support to ensure firmwide consistency.
Possesses thorough knowledge of architectural practice with an
emphasis on design, building materials, construction methods,
integration of engineering disciplines, and building codes/costs.
Serves as a thought leader in the design industry, participating in
professional organizations, outreach, and mentorship of design
staff. Work collaboratively with firmwide design and thought
leaders to support our design culture while bringing ideas to
advance our practice. Oversee the integration and advancement of
firmwide technologies into our design process and outcomes.
Participates in developing and implementing firmwide design
guidelines and standards. Here’s What You’ll Need: A minimum of 15
years of experience. At least a Bachelor of Architecture. Must be a
Registered Architect (NCARB). LEED AP preferred. Corporate,
educational and/or healthcare experience preferred. Strong
commitment to customer service. Ability to work well under
pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work
accordingly, often against tight deadlines. Excellent oral and
written communication skills. Understanding of design tool
technologies such as REVIT, Rhino, Sketch-up, Generative AI, etc.
Ability to interact with senior management, external client
organizations, and vendors. Must be quality minded and
self-motivated.
Keywords: PBK Architects, St. Petersburg , Design Director, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Saint Petersburg, Florida
