Director of Design Technology

FXCollaborative Employer:
Brooklyn, NY, USLocation:
Thu, Apr 25 '24Posted on:
$150,000 - $175,000 annually Pay:

FXCollaborative is an established architectural, interior design, planning, and urban design firm based in Brooklyn, NY. Noted for its commitment to sustainable design, the firm has been recognized through local, national, and international design excellence awards and feature articles in the most prestigious design publications. The practice encompasses corporate, civic, cultural, educational, transportation, residential, hospitality, office, retail, and mixed-use projects on a variety of scales.

FXCollaborative is seeking a Director of Design Technology to lead efforts in the continuous digital transformation of our practice. The Director of Design Technology provides leadership and guidance on the firm’s overall design technology strategy including BIM & Project Delivery, Modeling & Visualization, Computation & Analysis, and Data Integration. Working closely with firm leadership, IT, and technology champions, the Director is responsible for outlining the company's design technology roadmap, implementing and supporting technology strategies, developing policies and standards, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with the firm's business needs. In addition, the Director provides strategy for internal and external messaging and advises project teams on policy and workflows. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead roadmap and implementation strategies for all design technology areas across the firm.
• Provide management oversight of BIM Manager & Leads and mentorship to technology champions and workgroups.
• Present technology strategies and updates to Leadership group periodically.
• Liaison with studio leaders and business units (IT, Legal, HR, Marketing, Operations, and Sustainability) to identify design technology needs or impacts.
• Develop firmwide training, standards, QAQC procedures, coordination, automation, efficiency tools, and content strategies.
• Provide orientation and onboarding of new hires.
• Review RFP’s, proposals, and contracts for technology scope.
• Address technical issues in coordination with staff, software vendors and external resources as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of design software, industry developments in integrated practice, and other applicable techniques.
• Attend project design kick-off and provide guidance on technology strategy and opportunities.
• Manage support of various design technologies.
• Represent the firm externally at industry events, and assist with PR efforts related to technology.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Architecture or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years design technology leadership with an emphasis on BIM.
• 10 years industry experience in the design and delivery of projects.
• Strong management, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with BIM management and firm standards/ workflow development.
• Experience teaching others multistep processes related to software.
• Familiarity with Rhino and visualization tools. (Enscape, Vray, etc.), computation and analysis software (Grasshopper, Dynamo, Ideate Software, Environmental Analysis Tools, etc.), ACAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite.
• Experience in data management/visualization. BI tools a plus.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

If interested in the Director of Design Technology position, please submit your application online here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, transgender, gender identity or expression, observance of the Sabbath, political activities, caregiver status, unemployment status, use of a service dog, criminal/arrest record, credit history, lawful use of any product or lawful recreational activities when not at work, traits historically associated with race, religious attire or facial hair, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status.  FXCollaborative takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.