Healthcare Studio Director

Healthcare Studio Director

Ours is the world of Hendy. We are a creative powerhouse of architects and designers, collaborators, and communicators—experts in the business of transforming open space into elevated, extraordinary human experiences. Together, we own every project, hold accountability for every decision, and push the boundaries of what we expect for our partners and ourselves. We are a passionate people who see the big picture, obsess over details, and count on each other to know the ins and outs of everything in between. And together, we make a difference.

We are looking for a Director for our Healthcare & Wellness Studio. This team member will lead a highly creative team, dedicated to problem solving and design excellence within the corporate work environment. A leader who is an innovative thinker with design and space planning experience, and exceptional client relationship skills would be an ideal candidate.

What you will do

1. Provide leadership to the interior architecture and design team.
2. Manage the design process in all phases of the project including programming, conceptual designs, space planning, design development, and production.
3. Represent Hendy at meetings and presentations with clients.
4. Work with senior management in business development efforts.
5. Contribute to recruitment of new talent for the office.

Your Qualifications

1. 15+ years of professional experience including proven track record of leading the project management of large-scale Healthcare projects.
2. Bachelor or master’s degree in Architecture.
3. Architecture license preferred.
4. Experience with OSHPD / HCAI projects.
5. Proven project management skills, supported by experience, training, certification, or combination of those.
6. Working knowledge of project methodologies, project-based work structures, project lifecycle, etc.
7. Proven working knowledge of building codes and regulations.
8. Proven leadership skills.
9. Experience building and maintaining a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
10. Working knowledge of Business Development tasks such as lead and opportunity management, proposal generation, and contract management.
11. Expert knowledge of the total project process including fee and team management, schedules, and budgets.
12. Able to successfully manage client relations and communication.
13. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
14. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-intensive environment.
15. Possess an expert level of planning, preparing, delivering, and leading meetings/presentations.
16. LEED and/or WELL accreditation a plus, as we are committed to the principles of sustainable design and resilient communities.

Life at Hendy

Hendy is an employee-owned company that has been recognized consistently as a Best Place to Work in Orange County. Our ESOP program allows every team member to directly benefit from our collective hard work. We are committed to ensuring team members enjoy their work while delivering a best-in-class work environment. We encourage the Hendy team to lead a healthy work-life balance by offering remote work opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and disability insurance.

As a part of Hendy’s commitment to professional licensing growth, we offer reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals, as well as exam fees. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments for positive long-term continued success.