DCDC IS HIRING!

Co-Executive Director

The Co-Executive Director will be responsible for the overall direction of the Detroit Collaborative Design Center and its connection to the School of Architecture and Community Development, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit and beyond. The scope of this position includes: directing the organization mission, vision, values and goals, establishing design and engagement values and expectations; marketing; fund development; and outreach all in collaboration with other DCDC administration and staff. Additionally, the Co-Executive Director will be responsible for managing and supervising the DCDC team members. Candidates should be passionate about working collaboratively with diverse community partners and other DCDC team members. Candidates should also have a background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and/or urban planning.

Position details:

Work with the DCDC team to:

  • Guide the current and future vision, mission and goals of the center.

  • Guide design and engagement values and expectations.

  • Guide fund development and business development.

  • Guide the engagement, design and research vision.

  • Manage and supervise DCDC staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An accredited college degree in architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urban design.

  • Seven years to ten years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Collaborative leadership skills.

  • Strong critical design skills as illustrated through past work.

  • Ability to provide design direction and constructive, equitable feedback.

  • Ability to lead community engaged design and participatory design processes.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • 7 to 10 years of practical experience in architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urban design.

  • Very familiar with AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign), SketchUp and/or Rhino (or other 3D modeling software) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse community partners.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with other DCDC team members.

  • Ability or past experience co-directing.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and work samples at the link below.

EXTENDED: Applications are due FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2024 by 5:00pm EST. Anticipated start date is July or August 2025

Please contact Christina Heximer with any questions: heximech@udmercy.edu