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DBI is connecting with Healthcare Design CEO candidate in the Southeast.  Our client, an outstanding multi-disciplined architecture firm with a strong and growing South East business has retained DBI to find their firm’s new Healthcare Studio Director.This role is responsible for establishing, communicating, and executing a vision for the studio. […]

Work culture has changed immensely over the past 60 years. The workplace is more diverse, expectations are higher, and values have shifted. If your firm hasn’t changed with the times, you won’t be able to compete in this job market. Here is what you need to do to make your […]

DBI has been retained to support the search and hiring of a Hospitality Design Regional Managing Director to establish and grow a three offices for our client in Dallas, Texas. This candidate can work out of the Dallas office, or in Los Angeles. With designs and projects that bring a […]

Starting your own architectural practice is one of the most challenging endeavors you’ll ever do, but with the right help it is well worth the hard work. You will have the opportunity to put all of your experience and knowledge to use, while leaving your mark on the world. Starting […]

DBI is recruiting a talented Architecture Senior Project Manager for a new client in Portland, Oregon brings a deep history of simplicity, efficiency, and beauty. Supporting four primary market sectors: academic, civic + cultural, commercial, and aviation + transit, our client is able to provide architectural services, interior design, planning, […]

Knowledge is power in the architecture and design fields. You need to stay current on the latest and most relevant trends to your practice. Podcasts and blogs are some of the most accessible educational resources you have at your disposal. Here are five of the best architecture and design podcasts […]

Organization guru?  Read on.  Friendly team player?  Take action! So there’s you.  You love people and connecting with people.  You meet people easily and find friends in almost every situation.  You like making connections and seeing new relationships grow.  You also like a challenge and want to be a part […]

We all know that great leadership helps motivate a team and improves efficiency, but in architecture and design, it also improves creativity. Leaders who know how to communicate, organize, and inspire can help cultivate innovative ideas from their team members. Here’s how great leaders can improve creativity in architecture and […]

So I have been on the road again, this time to Chicago.  I had not been able to be a tourist in the city for several years so I enjoyed seeing how the city has, and has not, changed. Enjoy!    

Millennials are now the largest generation in the country. This has profound effects on hiring in the architecture and design industry. Many hiring practices are designed to appeal to baby boomers, but if companies want to succeed, they need to attract young talent to their firms. Emphasizing things like collaboration […]

The Retail Market Leader will be a leader in the Retail/Branded Environments studio. Success in this role will be measured through: Business Development, Design, Staff Management, Financial Management and Retail Thought Leadership. This candidate must be able to grow the studio through strong design as well as energetic promotion of […]

It’s important to raise awareness about the lack of gender diversity within the architecture industry. Results from a recent survey indicated that only a few of the world’s largest firms are being led by women. These figures also revealed that there are very few females being hired for creative director […]

As a fellow business owner, I understand that one of the most important factors to longevity regardless of your industry is client development. Unfortunately, client turnover is inevitable and for any firm, securing new projects doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a targeted and consistent approach to build new clients and […]

Most companies think that hiring top-tier talent is all that it will take to boost their productivity. Even though investing in the best talent will always be an essential element to long-term success, something that is often overlooked by many architecture firms is the clear correlation between the firm’s culture […]

You have a choice to make. Do you turn the new candidate away or do you take on work knowing there are gaps in staff because of the tight labor market? Being the owner of a firm, like you, it is very hard for me to turn down business/money. The […]

DBI is recruiting for a Design Firm COO for a client in Austin, Texas. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees the organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. As a key member of the senior management team, the COO reports directly to the Owner.  The COO will achieve success by: Leading by […]

The modern architecture and design industries move fast and change constantly. It can be challenging to remain innovative enough to stay at the forefront of the field, but you have to if you want to succeed. You need to create an environment where your team can create and experiment freely. […]

Well established and growing professional Interior/Architecture Design firm with offices in nine countries is seeking a Managing Director to oversee operations for its office in Shanghai, China. This high level leader will be responsible for energize this office and identifying and growing the office into new directions. The right candidate […]

Succession planning is a critical aspect of running any business but is essential for an active architecture firm. A well thought out succession plan can help ensure your firm remains successful after owners or partners retire or key leaders move on. Here are some strategies to meet the transition head […]