Design Collective made a deliberate and strategic decision to remain a mid-sized firm that serves a diverse array of market sectors and attracts design professionals committed to designing vibrant and walkable commmunities in which people can live, learn, work and play.
Our firm’s “work hard/play hard” culture and national reputation for design excellence has allowed us to continuously attract and retain the best and brightest designers, collaborators and thought leaders.
Design Collective’s recruiting, retention and performance-based recognition programs are designed to reward employees for their efforts and initiatives in support of the firm’s mission and goals. Through these programs our employees learn to provide superior client service, design excellence, technical expertise and business acumen.
Our in-house design pin-ups, charrettes and critiques not only give our staff a chance to hone their presentation skills but allows for cross-pollination of ideas between disciplines and design perspectives within our firm. In short, the best idea always wins, regardless of the source.
Our employees are also encouraged to participate in professional organizations and networking forums to enhance their professional development, and cultivate Design Collective’s involvement, exposure and stature in the market sectors and communities we serve. This includes organization memberships, speaking engagements, networking events, committee work, environmental awareness and beautification initiatives that are in line with the firm’s philosophy, mission and goals.
Outside of the office, our employees can also be found participating in company-sponsored sports teams, community outreach in various forms, and of course, happy hours.
Design Collective prides itself on its track-record for grooming leaders from within the firm to produce some of Maryland’s most recognized design leaders, innovators and architectural professionals.