Design Lead

Position Overview

Perkins Eastman’s Boston Studio is renowned for excellence in educational projects and is expanding its portfolio into new practice areas. We are seeking a design leader to join our team and work closely with the Managing Principals to strengthen and elevate our design culture. This role involves mentoring talent, spearheading design initiatives from master planning through construction, and championing sustainable design practices. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of senior design/leadership experience, a passion for innovative design, and a strong background in sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold a design leadership role on diverse projects from master planning through construction.
• Lead and participate in marketing efforts including proposal development, interviews, and design competitions.
• Collaborate with office leadership to build a culture of design excellence across the studio.
• Recruit and cultivate talented design professionals and graduates.
• Mentor and provide development opportunities for intermediate and junior designers.
• Connect with firm-wide design leaders and contribute to enterprise-level design initiatives.
• Curate design excellence by acting as an editor and reviewer of projects.
• Shape collateral and content for design award submissions.
• Champion sustainability practices and innovative design solutions.
• Represent the firm at industry events and in client interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
• Must be a registered/licensed architect.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant architectural experience with demonstrated design leadership.
• Proficiency in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation abilities.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and solving complex design challenges.
• Passion for and deep understanding of sustainable design.
• Recognized sustainability accreditation is required; CPHD, LEED, WELL or progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 10-15%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Award-winning design portfolio.
• Experience with sustainable design strategies and rating systems beyond LEED.
• History of successful client relationship management.
• Proven expertise in business development and winning new work.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Public speaking and presentation experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k Options.
• PTO and Company Paid Holidays.
• Life Insurance and Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.
• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid policy offering flexibility in managing working days and hours.
• Compensation: May vary based on the job level and geographic work location. Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000.