Design Director jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Design Director directs and oversees CAE technical and team capability to support product, component, or structure design. Provides expertise and technical leadershipfor benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, testing protocols, and optimization utilizing CAE design and analysis techniques and tools. Being a Design Director develops and optimizes CAE methodology, including guidelines and standards, to increase design process efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Design Director typically reports to senior management. The Design Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Design Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director of Design
- Walker Consultants
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Minneapolis, MN
FULL_TIME
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Director of Design ServicesWork Location: Minneapolis, MNEmployment Type: Full-time regularAbout This OpportunityThe Director of Design Services is responsible for overseeing the production of projects and growing our Design practice; assisting in the management of the office with the goals of meeting the annual business plan goals and continually improving service to our clients, and participating in the marketing/sales for the office.Successful candidates for this opportunity are Licensed Professional Engineers, Structural Engineers, and/or Architects with an entrepreneurial spirit, leadership experience, and competency in managing design projects that are large and complex. As you work alongside Walker's staff, you will be able to grow in your career, make an impact on the projects you work on, and exercise your expertise.Responsibilities
- Manage projects, staff, overhead, and marketing efforts to achieve department or office profit targets.
- Manage quality assurance within the office.
- Assists in the planning, budgeting, scheduling, conducting, or coordination of detailed phases of the design work on a project.
- Serves as lead parking designer of complex projects.
- Lead and manage staff and department/office to maximize and streamline the effectiveness of the team.
- Encourage and support the professional development of staff through internal and external training.
- Coach, mentor and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
- Proactively seek opportunities to target and court potential hires, i.e., conventions, project work, employee referrals, etc.
Qualifications and CompetenciesEducation Requirements:- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and/or Architecture.
Other Requirements:- 10 years of project engineering or architecture and management experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Structural Engineer (SE), and/or Architect (RA).
- Experience in the design and construction of parking garages.
- Strong knowledge of engineering, architecture, and building design.
- Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary
- Demonstrated managerial skills.
- Demonstrated ability to review work of others.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain clients.
Benefits of Joining WalkerAs a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co-workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full-time employee, Walker offers vacation retreats, tuition, and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!Who We AreWalker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration, and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age. - 16 Days Ago
Group Creative Director, Design
- Stagwell Global, LLC
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Minneapolis, MN
FULL_TIME
- Job Overview With the soul of a boutique and the capabilities of an integrated agency, 10 Thousand Design is an award-winning practice joined at the hip with creative powerhouse Colle McVoy. We design...
- 1 Month Ago
Client Service Representative for Web Design Agency (Part-Time, Hybrid)
- Plaudit Design
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Saint Paul, MN
PART_TIME
- PlauditWith over 25 years of expertise, Plaudit specializes in website design, site management, and Internet marketing. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions.Yo...
- 1 Month Ago
Design/Build Consultant (Remodeling Sales)
- Murphy Bros Design Build Remodel
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Minneapolis, MN
FULL_TIME
- Murphy Bros, a 40-year-old family operated design/build firm serving the Twin Cities area, has an immediate opening for a Design Build Consultant. Our proprietary four step process has helped us grow ...
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Sales Representative
- Nature's Design
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Minneapolis, MN
CONTRACTOR
- We are seeking a Sales Representative to join our team! Nature's Design is a MN Cannabis Brand that has been in business since 2022. We sell State compliant and federally compliant low dose edibles to...
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Mechanic
- Southview Design
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Saint Paul, MN
FULL_TIME
- Mechanic: Reports to Fleet and Warehouse Manager Goal: Keep all equipment fully serviced and in service, while emergency and reactive maintenance and repairs are booked in. Description: As a mechanic ...
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Executive Creative Director
- Phaedon
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Minneapolis, MN
- We are seeking an experienced and visionary Group Creative Director to lead our creative team in developing innovative a...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Creative Director
- Phaedon
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Minneapolis, MN
- We are seeking an experienced and visionary Group Creative Director to lead our creative team in developing innovative a...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bilingual Junior Art Director/Graphic Designer (Spanish/English)
- Periscope
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Minneapolis, MN
- Periscope is a full-service creative agency that sees beyond the expected to build brands and impact communities in inve...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Designer
- Periscope
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Minneapolis, MN
- GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB We are seeking a talented and motivated mid-Level graphic designer with packaging experience to j...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Electrical Group Leader (MEP - Remote)
- NV5
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Saint Paul, MN
- Overview: NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solu...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Technical Director and Production Manager, Theater
- Augsburg University
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Minneapolis, MN
- Company Description Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Architectural Design Manager-3864
- Advent Creative
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Minneapolis, MN
- Do you have a background in architecture but love the planning & coordination part of the Design? Advent Talent Group is...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Art Director Intern
- Cambria
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Eden Prairie, MN
- Job Description: Cambria's internship program is a 12 week experience that successfully exposes interns to business need...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen)) is the county seat of Hennepin County and the larger of the Twin Cities, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. As of 2017, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota and 45th-largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 422,331. The Twin Cities metropolitan area consists of Minneapolis, its neighbor Saint Paul, and suburbs which altogether contain about 3.6 million people, and is the third-largest economic center in the Midwest.
Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the riv...
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Income Estimation for Design Director jobs
$174,813 to $246,296
Minneapolis, Minnesota area prices
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