Location: Austin, TX
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: TBD
Compensation: $175,000
As the Director of Design, you will manage the architecture and design process for development projects across the TOPO portfolio. Working cross functionally with internal and external teams, your strong design viewpoint, guidance, and expertise will be used to establish and manage processes while making sure proper resources are accessible. In this role, you will foster an environment of sustained creativity, brand awareness, positivity, and professional growth that contributes to our success. This role reports to the VP of Development and works closely with the Founder/Principal. Salary is expected as $175,000.
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What you’ll do
Oversee all architectural and design functions across the organization including, but not limited to, master planning, concept design, building architecture, signage, tenant improvement, test fits, landscape, and design guidelines.
Push boundaries on the use of new and unexpected materials in creative applications while considering sustainability and affordability for our tenants.
Collaborate with third party designers and architects while developing and managing project plans that outline timelines and milestones.
Review and negotiate design related vendor contracts.
Be a guiding internal resource to our construction team to help us push the limits on using innovative materials and techniques.
Continuously seek innovative ideas to improve our design and approach.
Assist in the review of documents regarding lease compliance and compile construction and design related plans for tenant spaces.
Who you are
You have a strong design perspective and endless curiosity of design.
You have extensive architecture/design management experience.
You have expert knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp as well as other related software.
You understand local compliance codes and standards.
You are a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of value creation.
You are a collaborative leader that enjoys cultivating and growing teams to leverage your time and knowledge.
You are adaptable and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
You are accountable to yourself and to others and hold others accountable.
You embody our Core Values
We act with integrity. – With transparency and genuine intent, we communicate openly and honestly about our work with candor and respect.
We take ownership. – With courage, we step up, welcome challenges, and solve problems collaboratively. We do what we say we’ll do.
We inspire growth. – Through continuous teaching and learning, we develop ourselves and others, sharing experiences that elevate our work as a team. With long-term view, we care for our social and physical environments.
We enjoy the day! – We celebrate our successes as a team and as individuals. We roll up our sleeves, providing encouragement and support.
Benefits of working at TOPO
100% company sponsored medical plans for employees
Voluntary dental & vision plans
Voluntary medical, dental, and vision options for dependents
Option of HSA with a company match
Company sponsored long term disability
Flexible PTO policy
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone stipend
Office perks like snacks, drinks, and fresh veggie deliveries
