Associate Principal, Interior Designer - Living

Arcadis•Miami, FL

1d•$102,400 - $153,600

About The Position

The Associate Principal – Interior Design is a senior design and business leader responsible for shaping exceptional residential and mixed-use environments. The role combines creative leadership, client engagement, business development, and team mentorship to deliver innovative, people-centered interior design solutions while supporting the growth of the Living practice. The position leads project vision and delivery, supports client and business development, provides executive project oversight, and champions design excellence, sustainability, and wellness-focused design.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
12 or more years of progressive interior design experience focused on multifamily, residential, mixed-use, and Living-sector projects.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale interior design projects from concept through construction.
Proven business development experience, including client relationship management and successful pursuit of new work.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities.
Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, SketchUp, and other industry-standard visualization and design tools.

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ certification, Registered Architect (RA), or equivalent professional credential.

Responsibilities

Lead the vision, design strategy, and delivery of complex residential, hospitality-inspired, and mixed-use interior design projects.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, cultivate long-term relationships, and identify opportunities for repeat business.
Drive business development efforts, including proposals, presentations, interviews, and pursuit strategies.
Provide executive oversight of project performance, ensuring design quality, client satisfaction, schedule, and budget management.
Direct multidisciplinary teams through programming, concept development, design documentation, and construction administration.
Mentor and develop interior designers and project leaders, fostering creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Champion design excellence, innovation, sustainability, and wellness-focused design principles across the practice.
Represent Arcadis at industry events, client meetings, and professional organizations to elevate brand visibility and market presence.