Principal Interior Designer

CPL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT•Raleigh, NC

4d•$109,000 - $137,000

About The Position

A CPL Principal Interior Designer is a design leader who serves as a resource and mentor to a growing team. The Principal Interior Designer is engaged in project development, responsible for directing large-scale multidisciplinary projects and/or medium-sized projects featuring a high degree of technical complexity. The Principal Interior Designer is a leader who develops and manages the design direction and standards of the discipline.

Requirements

You earned a professional degree in your discipline from an accredited institution and have at least fifteen (15) years of interior design experience, with at least five (5) served in a Project Manager role – or an equivalent combination of education and experience
You maintain NCIDQ certification
You have a thorough understanding of current trends and areas of growth within the Interior design field
You are considered a subject matter expert, internally and in the community
You’re an excellent communicator with resolute interpersonal skills
Highly accountable, you approach every project with a positive attitude and an eagerness to exceed client expectations
You have previous leadership experience, having worked to identify thoughtful solutions to complicated design problems
You thrive in a collaborative, team-based and entrepreneurial environment
You are willing and able to travel regionally (as necessary) in support of firm goals

Responsibilities

Act as a culture guardian, promoting all that is good in the culture
Develop relationships and networks internally to advance our multi-disciple capabilities
Demonstrate an understanding of the business and CPL’s Value Proposition and how technical excellence supports that Value Proposition
Ensure appropriate resources are allocated throughout the organization to deliver a high-quality client experience
Supervise and guide project outcomes, design concepts, technical means, and quality control
Keep abreast of design trends, new technologies and developments affecting the discipline for the purpose of recommending changes
Oversee the interiors team throughout the design process including kickoff and programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration and furnishings selections and purchases
Supervisory requirements, including recruitment and retention of talent including: Engage and foster the growth of CPL team members. Provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a mentor/example for all levels of the team. Manage/oversee career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins, and the development of career plans for each team member) Develop future leaders within the organization (train your replacement) Engage, motivate, and lead internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and plans to move the organization in the desired direction. Influence people through effective communication
Promote justice, diversity and fairness in the organization
Execute work by managing the work of others, providing direction and removing obstacles.
Fulfill the role of Project Manager as needed
Oversee project schedules and budgets
Perform quality assurance/control on other's work, verifying quality, methodologies, calculations, outcomes, etc
Develop project scopes and objectives and coordinate all efforts – administrative and technical – to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects
Advocates for sustainable approaches to design solutions
Provide management of internal finances, which include billing, invoice generation and asset/resource allocation.
Collaborate with the other CPL leaders in preparing and implementing annual business development plans

Benefits

Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental& Vision insurance. Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing.
FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance + Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family.
FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays a year.
Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt.
Internal Mobility & Career Advancement.
Licensure Assistance.