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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 800\">Design Director</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Reports To Managing Director  (or designated supervisor indicated in dwp organization chart)</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Description</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Design Director provides creative leadership and strategic direction for design projects, ensuring alignment with dwp's design philosophy, client needs, and project goals. They lead and mentor design teams, oversee the design process from concept to completion, and collaborate with other departments to ensure project success and client satisfaction. 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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with Project Managers to establish project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conduct regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback to project teams.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Monitor project progress and address any design-related issues or challenges.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure compliance with relevant building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">3.  Team Leadership and Development</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Lead, mentor, and manage a team of designers (senior designers, designers, and potentially junior staff).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide regular performance feedback and conduct performance reviews.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Identify training and development needs for the design team.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Foster a collaborative and supportive studio environment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assist in recruiting and onboarding new design team members.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">4.  Collaboration and Communication</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate effectively with other departments (business development, marketing, project management, finance) to ensure project success.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, presenting design concepts, gathering feedback, and managing expectations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Represent dwp at client meetings, presentations, and industry events.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">5.  Marketing and Business Development Support</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with the business development team to prepare proposals and presentations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Contribute to the development of marketing materials showcasing dwp's design capabilities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide project information and updates for use in the company's CRM system (HubSpot) and marketing materials.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">6.  Administration</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Prepare regular reports to the Managing Director on design and studio performance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with dwp policies.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">7.  Quality Assurance</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure that all design work meets dwp's quality standards and client expectations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Implement and maintain design review processes.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the design team.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">8. 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