Interior Designer (Sports / Wellness & Recreation Market Leader)

RDG Planning & Design is seeking an experienced architect or interior designer to lead marketing efforts and build client relationships in the wellness and recreation space. The role involves creating innovative spaces while mentoring team members and contributing to the national market development of sports facilities. Responsibilities • Develop client relationships, nationally, focused on those in need or our professional services within the wellness and recreation space • Initiate strategies and talking points to secure work via thought leadership, seminar presentations, responses to RFQ/RFP solicitations and project proposals • Collaborate and brainstorm across RDG’s Sports Studio • Collaborate across disciplines, both in and outside RDG. We are not looking for a lone ranger • Serve as a resource and mentor for internal team members • Create compelling presentations that communicate our design knowledge, inspire our clients, and communicate strong design solutions • Serve as a project manager, leading some portions of the planning and design of dynamic, award-winning sports, wellness and recreation facilities. The best candidates will have experience in all parts of the architectural process, from programming through post-occupancy evaluations Skills • 10 or more years of professional work experience with five plus years of focus on wellness, recreation, and /or related sports facilities • Licensed architect or certified interior designer • Exceptional oral presentation and written communication skills, ability to lead others and build confidence in client prospects • Compelling leadership to guide, build and direct others, including staff, client prospects and clients • Excellent critical thinking and collaboration ability, combined with strong relationship skills and executing strengths • Demonstrated history of building long-term relationships with team members and clients • Proven ability to develop and execute successful strategies for initiating and completing marketing tasks and billable project work, on time and budget • Proven flexibility to perform at high capacity (on task, on time, as planned), when faced with a changing landscape (changing markets, market demands and needs of client prospects) across multiple communication platforms (via virtual and in-person project interviews, design workshops, public presentations), while leveraging technology, research and depth of experience to continually build confidence in others • Travel is required, and the best candidate will have a proven ability, or expressed willingness, to fulfill the requirements of this role while traveling frequently • Knowledge of trends in wellness and recreational facility planning, design, and operations • Demonstrated leadership and marketing experience • Past project management experience initiating planning, feasibility, fit-studies, conceptual design and design development • Broad technical understanding of building systems and project delivery • Experience as a collaborative teammate in interdisciplinary planning, design and construction environments • Specialty credentials (LEED, WELL, etc.) Company Overview • RDG Planning & Design is an architecture & planning company offering planning, architectural, and designing services. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://rdgusa.com.