Studio Director - Civic

AC Martin, Inc. is an innovative, award-winning architecture and interior design firm with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and San Diego. Our work is a mix of Market-Rate Housing, Urban Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Industrial, K-12, Community Colleges, Civic/Government, Higher Education, Planning, and Programming. We foster professional and personal development and offer prospects for career advancement.

The ideal candidate is an architectural professional with 18 or more years of experience or equivalent in all technical phases of architecture. Must have a bachelor and/or master’s degree in architecture or equivalent. You must be licensed in the state of California with additional industry certification (LEED, DBIA, etc.).

This position is specifically to run the Civic Studio. AC Martin’s Civic Studio has a rich history in shaping the fabric of Los Angeles. The group is dedicated to creating high-performing public environments that serve communities with integrity, resilience, and civic pride. Notable past projects range from L.A. City Hall, judicial courts like Hall of Justice, the New Resources Building and the DGS headquarters in Sacramento.

It is not the size of the project that impacts the reach of this position. This position encompasses the project leadership and client maintenance of projects ranging from renovations and/or new construction of essential facilities (police, fire, EOC) to civic centers and libraries to ground-up courthouses and state buildings.

• Has direct oversight of a market or discipline and establishes and implements goals and objectives.
• Develops and promotes the studio’s values and long-range plans and goals, positions the studio for growth, and promotes quality of work and profitability within the sector.
• Must be market focused.
• The director may manage project directors and managers and technical and design staff to complete projects.
• Could serve as the principal in charge or may manage projects and/or clients.
• May also hold an external lead role and participate in external professional organizations.
• Works directly with Chief Strategic Officer, Managing Principals, Principals, marketing staff and project teams.
• Reports directly to Managing Principal of the sector.

We offer career advancement opportunities and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Alternative work schedule of 40 hours per week based on a 4 ½‑day workweek.
• Hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home, and half-day on Fridays.
• Group medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Company paid time off and holidays.
• Paid onsite parking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by law. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.