Studio Director

Permanent / Full-Time
Strategy

Transform organizations through strategic design and community-powered innovation.

About the company

They are a strategic design and innovation consultancy that tackles complex challenges through human-centered methodologies and multidisciplinary collaboration. Their unique approach combines a core team of creative professionals with a carefully curated community network, enabling them to address wicked problems across sectors including education, healthcare, and social innovation. They design transformative experiences, spaces, and systems that create lasting impact for their partners, always with a focus on meaningful change and responsible innovation.

About the role

As Studio Director, you will lead our multidisciplinary design team in delivering innovative solutions for complex organizational challenges. You will oversee strategic projects from conception to implementation while fostering a collaborative environment that nurtures creative excellence and professional growth. Your responsibilities include building client relationships, mentoring team members, contributing to business development, and ensuring project quality and profitability. You will collaborate with our creative community to leverage diverse expertise, ensuring our design solutions are both innovative and practical while creating meaningful impact for our partners.

About your background and skills

We're seeking an exceptional design leader with proven experience managing creative teams and delivering strategic solutions for complex challenges. Your background includes expertise in several design disciplines such as strategic design, service design, learning design, or spatial design, complemented by strong business acumen and client relationship skills. You thrive in collaborative environments and excel at translating abstract concepts into tangible outcomes. Your leadership style balances creative vision with practical execution, and you're passionate about using design as a tool for positive transformation.