Director, Architecture - Regional Design

Director, Architecture - Regional Design London, England

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC
Full Time London, England 30000 - 58429 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

A unique and exciting role for a passionate architect leader who will provide creative direction for architectural design in Greystar’s regional business. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing a strong creative culture that encourages open discourse, innovation and critical thinking and promoting Greystar as a regional design leader in rental housing. The role involves working with our internal teams to help develop a clear regional design vision and collaborate in the delivery of that vision through regular design reviews that engage with our global network of design directors and external consultants.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Role Responsibilities:

  • Implements Greystar’s architectural design vision, engages with the architecture network and in architecture reviews through a collaborative approach that encourages critical thinking and open discourse.
  • Reviews and interprets consumer and market research to provide creative direction on asset positioning or repositioning within competitive markets, consistently driving and elevating design.
  • Assists in the development and communication of Greystar’s architecture design principles, defining design quality standards, processes and guidance on urban design, architecture and spatial planning requirements.
  • Develops and promotes relationships with leaders in the design industry, partners, consultants, manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Promotes Greystar’s standing as a thought leader in the design industry by engaging in design conferences, talks, events and publications.
  • Researches and implements innovative ideas to improve design quality, timelines and delivery costs, including procurement strategies, product standardization and material and furniture selection.
  • Collaborates with internal and external teams to develop thoughtful, creative design strategies that promote Greystar’s global brand standards.
  • Collaborates with global design, investment, development, construction, technology, property management and marketing teams to establish global guidance for design strategies, budgeting and programing.
  • Collaborates with local development teams on the interviewing, selection, negotiation and management of architectural design consultants, appointments and scopes.
  • Collaborates with local development teams and architecture consultants on the design vision for each project, including design narrative, massing, urban design, façade design, block planning, apartments and amenity spaces.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

  • Degree in Architecture (AIA, RIBA Part III).
  • Proven experience within a professional design background of Architecture with some proficiency in the use of design software, including CAD (Vectorworks preferred) 3D software (Sketchup) and BIM.

Experience & Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills in order to establish, cultivate, and maintain productive relationships with external consultants, designers and architects.
  • Proven organizational, time-management, and project management skills in order to effectively track, report, and manage multiple projects and priorities where meeting deadlines is critical.
  • Demonstrable design communication and presentation skills and experience in the management of complex and/or large-scale high-end residential, hotels or commercial projects with a good knowledge of all aspects of a construction project.
  • Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to develop, comprehend, and complete legal, financial, human resources, and other business documents and to provide updates and reports to owners and key business leaders.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet and Power Point programs in order to complete required reports and documents.

Director, Architecture - Regional Design
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC

http://www.greystar.com
Charleston, United States
Bob Faith
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Real Estate
1993
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