Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Director of Design

Location: Jackson, WI

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

About the Role We build award-winning construction projects for zoos, theme parks, casinos, resorts, museums, botanical gardens, residential communities, golf courses, family entertainment centers, themed retail stores, and restaurants. The Director of Design leads a design team of approximately 3-5 designers, ensuring project design objectives, deadlines, and quality standards are met. This hands-on, exempt role oversees team performance, development, daily priorities, and design deliverables while collaborating across departments to align resources, processes, and project needs.

What You'll Do

Lead the design team, setting expectations, overseeing design and engineering work, reviewing drawing sets, and addressing performance needs

Forecast staffing needs and assist with hiring

Use performance data to measure productivity and identify improvement opportunities

Coordinate training based on individual and team needs

Ensure design tasks meet quality standards and deadlines

Plan, assign, delegate, and balance project workload

Communicate with the team, other departments, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers

Peer review design work for accuracy, value engineering opportunities, and efficient use of labor and materials

Lead design meetings and drive process improvements

Direct work from sketches, schematics, and architectural/engineering drawings, ensuring adherence to codes and industry standards

Participate in design reviews and coordinate pricing and contract data

Gather design information from suppliers, consultants, and clients

Prepare and revise design submittal packages

Collaborate with sales, shop, and project management teams across all project phases

What You Bring

Associate's degree in drafting, design, architecture, or related field

Project management, design, or leadership certification preferred

3+ years of team leadership experience preferred

7+ years of design experience in commercial construction, architecture, structural design, and/or landscape architecture

Experience with resource allocation, supplier coordination, budgeting, and performance tracking

Background in shotcrete and/or themed construction desired

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and design/project tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, ProCore, or Bluebeam

AI and 3D design knowledge, Rhino experience a plus

Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills

Ability to think strategically, solve complex design problems, and manage multiple projects and deadlines

Physical Requirements Regular use of hands, walking, standing, sitting, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching; close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment Standard office environment with some warehouse/shop interaction; occasional travel to satellite offices, client meetings, and job sites.