Studio Principal, Healthcare

Little Careers•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Little is seeking a Studio Principal to lead and grow its Healthcare Studio in Charlotte, North Carolina. The position leads a team of architects, planners, and designers and is part of the firm-wide Corporate Leadership team. The Studio Principal will work directly with healthcare clients, collaborate with the Office President and Healthcare Practice Leader on a long-term strategic plan for the studio and its client mix, and lead the Charlotte Healthcare Studio with support from other studio locations. The role offers substantial autonomy and responsibility, supported by the resources of a large, expanded-services firm. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, ambitious leader with extensive healthcare planning and design experience, strong relationships and business-development experience with hospital clients, and a commitment to improving client performance through creative collaboration and innovative thinking. Little describes its values as Care, Stretch, and Spark, emphasizing care for clients and colleagues, imagination and ambition, and a spirit of excitement and discovery.

Requirements

  • Registered Architect.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the healthcare architecture and design industry.
  • Deep healthcare experience in North Carolina.
  • Experience as an account or client manager, including financial management.
  • Strong business-development experience.
  • Experience managing a team.
  • Strong listening, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
  • Resourceful and creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow Little's Healthcare Studio in Charlotte.
  • Lead a team of architects, planners, and designers.
  • Work directly with clients and understand their goals from the beginning of engagements.
  • Collaborate with the Office President and Healthcare Practice Leader to create a long-term strategic plan for studio growth and client mix.
  • Lead the Charlotte Healthcare Studio with support from other studios.
  • Manage the studio with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
  • Develop new business and relationships with hospital clients.
  • Manage client accounts and finances.
  • Mentor and support team members.
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