Design Principal, Interiors

HDR • Kansas City, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Principal, Interiors to join their growing team. This role is responsible for delivering creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition for clients and communities. The Principal will act as a key connection to HDR's world-class expertise for clients. They will uphold the highest standards of design excellence and innovation with an entrepreneurial approach to Interiors and Architecture as an integrated component of the firm's overall design strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines, market sectors, and local and regional offices to deliver groundbreaking projects. The role involves leading project teams, promoting design excellence, engaging with client leadership and stakeholders, developing professional networks, pursuing new business opportunities, growing their craft, mentoring talent, and providing leadership to project teams and individuals. The Principal will lead by example, inspire their team, and actively promote HDR's collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture (from an accredited school) or closely related field
• Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• Must be able to lead a team on projects, develop presentations and present to clients
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational, and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Nice To Haves

• Professional Registration/Licensure at the local level
• Active member in industry associations
• Sustainability Credentials/Accreditations/Certificates in the country you reside
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Bluebeam
• Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience

Responsibilities

• Partner with Interiors and Office Leadership to support operational plans and processes that meet project excellence goals.
• Participate in strategic marketing pursuits, client interviews and presentations to Win New Projects/Clients.
• Advocate for improvement and maintenance of project excellence.
• Serve as a Role Model and Mentor, positively motivating, challenging, inspiring and developing others to pursue Design Excellence.
• Schedule and sponsor Formal and Informal Design Reviews.
• Establish and support Office Environments and cultures that promote Design Excellence and HDR's brand.
• Promote HDR to potential candidates and assist with the interview process for new hires when appropriate.
• Lead Design, Technical and Management objectives with a commitment to the successful completion of multiple projects, in alignment with HDR's Design Philosophy.
• Display Technical Knowledge related to creation and completion of documents and details across all phases of a project.
• Advocate for Sustainable approaches and practices that promote healthy environments and the well-being of occupants.
• Collaborate and Co-create ideas and concepts within a team, and across disciplines in the successful delivery of projects at all scales and complexity.

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout the company and within communities.
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal