Director - A & D

October 20

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Caesarstone US

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Quartz • Countertop • Kitchen • Bath • Design

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1987

🏠 Real Estate

🛍️ eCommerce

Description

• The Director of Architecture & Design (A&D) is a critical leadership role responsible for driving specifications at the inception of the project pipeline. • Lead the A&D team, ensuring that the company's products are specified by architects and designers early in the project planning process. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key architects, designers, and specifiers within the commercial, multi-family, and high-end residential sectors. • Monitor industry trends, emerging design practices, and technological advancements to inform product development and specification strategies. • Oversee the management of the project pipeline, ensuring that the A&D team is proactively identifying and influencing projects. • Champion the company’s products within the architectural and design communities. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that the A&D strategy is aligned with overall business objectives. • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the A&D team, regularly assessing progress and making adjustments to optimize outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, Business, or a related field. • An advanced degree or professional certification in architecture or design (e.g., AIA, NCIDQ) is preferred. • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the architecture and design industry, with a focus on driving product specifications in the commercial, multi-family, and high-end residential sectors. • Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing a team of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. • Deep understanding of the architecture and design process, including how specifications are made and how to influence decision-makers. • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with architects, designers, and other key specifiers. • Ability to develop and execute a strategic plan that drives specifications and aligns with broader business goals. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders. • Strong analytical abilities to assess market trends, project pipelines, and A&D team performance, with the capacity to make data-driven decisions. • Deep knowledge of building materials and products, with the ability to advocate for their use in architectural and design specifications. • Ability to travel as needed to engage with architects, designers, and specifiers, and to support the A&D team in key markets.