Architectural Studio Director – Corporate & Commercial Design
Eden Prairie, MN | Direct Hire | $130k - $145k + Bonus

Konik is seeking an Architectural Studio Director to lead the corporate and commercial practice group for a dynamic, integrated architectural, engineering, and design firm. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a licensed architect who thrives on shaping design strategy, building client relationships, and mentoring high-performing teams.

As the Studio Director, you’ll serve as both a creative leader and operational strategist, guiding multidisciplinary projects across commercial office, workplace, faith-based, private education, industrial, and retail environments. You’ll have the autonomy to drive your sector’s growth, influence firmwide initiatives, and leave a lasting impact on the built environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead multiple design projects from concept through completion as the primary client contact and team leader.
• Inspire and manage architectural teams, ensuring design excellence, project efficiency, and alignment with client goals.
• Mentor and grow junior staff by fostering a collaborative and development-focused studio culture.
• Strengthen relationships with existing clients while identifying new business opportunities through proactive outreach and engagement.
• Oversee operations including staffing plans, schedules, project budgets, and design deliverables across the corporate-commercial portfolio.
• Drive strategy and sector vision in collaboration with firm leadership.

What You Bring:

• Professional or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Active Architectural License (required)
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a strong focus on corporate, workplace, and commercial design
• Proven ability to lead architectural projects through all phases, from pre-design to close-out
• Exceptional communication skills with a talent for building trusted client partnerships
• Demonstrated experience managing and motivating cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam
• A big-picture thinker with sharp business acumen and a passion for purposeful design

• Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance coverage
• A collaborative culture that values leadership, creativity, and strategic growth

This is more than a project management role—it’s a leadership seat with the opportunity to shape a thriving practice and mentor the next generation of architectural talent. If you're looking for a role where your voice matters and your impact is visible, we want to hear from you.

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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