Studio Principal

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting • North Charleston, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Little, a nationally recognized "Best Firm to Work For" and a progressive design firm, is seeking an exceptional Studio Principal to lead their Community Studio in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will embrace the company's values of Care, Stretch, and Spark, and possess the drive to grow the local portfolio of K-12 schools, Higher Education, Recreation, and Civic work. This individual will be an ambitious, creative leader passionate about improving client performance through collaboration and innovative thinking, aiming to transform the established studio into a regional powerhouse.

Requirements

• Registered Architect.
• 10+ years of experience in the Community (K-12, Higher Education or Civic/Justice) architecture & design industry.
• Experience as an account or client manager, including financial management.
• Managed a team of people.
• Strong track record of developing new business.
• Extensive background in community projects.
• Resourceful and creative problem solver.
• Interested in the drivers and ideas impacting the current and future Community industry.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for Community (K-12, Higher Ed, and /or Civic/Justice) based projects and design and for impacting the local community.
• Strong listener, genuinely interested in people, and able to build followership among teammates and clients.
• Currently have relationships with Community based clients.
• Collaborative work-style.
• Great communicator – verbally or in written form.
• Motivated and energetic.
• Have fun while you work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Community Studio in Charleston, SC as the Studio Principal.
• Be part of the firm-wide Corporate Leadership team.
• Be directly involved with clients and their goals from the start.
• Work with the Office President and Community Practice Leader to create a long-term strategic plan to grow the Studio and client mix.
• Assume leadership of existing work with strong clients and a team of talented architects.
• Have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility for the Studio.
• Grow the local portfolio of K-12 schools, Higher Education, Recreation, and Civic work.
• Improve the performance of clients through creative collaboration and breakthrough thinking.
• Mentor team members.

Benefits

• Nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For”
• Progressive design firm
• Backing of a large, expanded services firm with great in-house resources
• Culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring
• Exposure to a wide array of experiences
• Equal opportunity employer
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment
• Affords equal employment opportunities
• Commitment to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed