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SmithGroup is hiring: Health Studio Leader in Los Angeles

SmithGroup, Los Angeles, CA, United States


SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top‑ranked culture while pioneering award‑winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Los Angeles office of SmithGroup is looking for a Health Studio Leader to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

Be responsible for growing practice market share and net revenue in conjunction with the local office and corporate practice.

Provide leadership and management necessary for the development and growth of the studio consistent with SmithGroup's strategic themes of: growing the firm, building expertise, and designing holistically.

Maintain relationships with past clients and develop relationships with current
ew clients and work closely with Business Development, Marketing, and market leaders to effectively market and grow our services.

Work with the Regional Director and the Market Director to ensure that marketing & sales budgets, revenue, and project performance targets are achieved and that studio issues are addressed.

Provide leadership and be actively involved in projects through all phases, from initial client contacts through marketing pursuits, sales efforts, contract negotiations, project kick‑off, feasibility studies, strategic planning, master planning, programming, conceptual studies, schematic, design, design development, construction documentation, bidding and award, construction administration, move‑in, follow‑up, and on‑going client relationship maintenance.

Provide leadership on a limited number of key projects as the principal‑in‑charge and be accountable for the financial performance of your own projects individually and the studio collectively.

Participate in recruiting, coaching, and career development of staff.

Be actively involved in professional, civic, or community activities that support the goals and core values of SmithGroup – passion, sustainability, equity, community, curiosity, and integrity.

An ideal candidate has:

A professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.

15+ years related experience preferred and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in the AE Industry.

Registration or licensure in relevant field; LEED AP preferred.

Proven leadership and demonstrated track record of winning work and growing market share in planning, renovation, or new construction projects.

Demonstrated effectiveness and a strong commitment to working in a team setting, delivering high client satisfaction and technical competence.

Strong leadership skills in the areas of business development; professional and civic involvement.

Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills in the pursuit of the work.

The ability to take responsibility and ownership to meet standards, budgets, schedules, and deadlines.

A high degree of self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, and relationship management skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Position is based in Los Angeles; Orange County candidates will be considered with significant travel required.

Ability to travel 25‑35%.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one‑on‑one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $187,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance‑based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.

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In Summary: The Los Angeles office of SmithGroup is looking for a Health Studio Leader to join our team . The ideal candidate has: A professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training . The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $187,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance‑based bonus each year .

En Español: SmithGroup es una empresa de diseño integrada que tiene la reputación de cultivar una cultura mejor calificada y ser pionera en soluciones innovadoras galardonadas. Mezclamos investigación, datos y tecnología con ingenio y espíritu creativo para ofrecer espacios resilientes e inclusivos que resuelvan los mayores desafíos de nuestros clientes. Buscamos apasionados solucionadores de problemas que quieran elevar el diseño, empujar los límites y crear un futuro más sostenible. La oficina de SmithGroup en Los Ángeles está buscando un líder de estudio de salud para unirse a nuestro equipo. Trabajando con nosotros, usted será responsable del crecimiento de la cuota de mercado de la práctica e ingresos netos junto con las oficinas locales y prácticas empresariales. Proporcionar liderazgo y gestión necesarios para el desarrollo y crecimiento del estudio consistente con los temas estratégicos de Smithgroup: hacer crecer la empresa, construir conocimientos especializados y diseñar de manera holística. Mantener relaciones con clientes anteriores
uevos clientes y desarrollar relaciones estrechamente con líderes de negocios / nuevos clientes y mantener nuestra relación eficazmente. Trabajar con el Director Regional de Servicios de Ingeniería Interior y el Desarrollo e Inteligencia para asegurar que se logren los presupuestos de ventas profesionales y los objetivos de rendimiento profesional y al mismo tiempo proveer una mayor capacidad de aprendizaje o experiencia en proyectos relacionados con la construcción. Ofrecemos una programación flexible, un entorno de trabajo híbrido, 3 semanas de PTO dentro del primer año de empleo con la opción de comprar tiempo libre adicional, 8 vacaciones federales pagadas y 15 días libres adicionales! Nuestro plan de beneficios incluye cobertura médica, odontológica y visual, recursos para el bienestar, licencia parental remunerada, cuenta de gasto flexible y opciones voluntarias de seguro. Invertimos en su futuro a través de nuestro programa 401 (k) con coincidencia con el empleador, programa de reembolso de las matrículas, entrenamiento profesional individual y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional. Aunque finalmente podemos pagar más o menos que un rango salarial publicado, al momento de publicar el rango de pago previsto para este puesto es de $ 160.000 a $ 187.000 Igualmente eres elegible para obtener un perfil de bono basado en rendimiento cada año. Para ser considerado para esta categoría, por favor, solicita un proceso de igualdad de condiciones de empleo bajo el cual se realice una solicitud de identidad laboral completa.