Studio Principal

Little Careers • Mc Lean, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Little is seeking a Studio Principal with a specialized focus on Interiors for commercial workplace clients to join our Northeast Leadership Team. Experience with GovCon, Government-adjacent, and Professional Services clients is necessary. This Studio Principal will build a team of Interior Designers and Architects within our Northern Virginia office who specialize in the design and construction of Interior projects. You will have the opportunity to grow, mentor and support a talented team of individuals dedicated to Interior projects, while collaborating daily with your team and leaders within the office and across the firm. You will have access to a wide range of resources as you partner on a regular basis with Interiors and discipline leaders from across the firm. This position will also be part of our National Workplace | Mixed Use and Community Practice Groups, with a mission to collaborate across Studios through shared best practices, thought leadership, and resource maximization across our footprint as one unified team.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Interior design.
• Either an Interior Designer with NCIDQ Certification or a Registered Architect with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of and expertise in the Washington, DC and Mid-Atlantic market.
• Interior design, architecture and material knowledge.
• Commitment to design/technical excellence.
• Commitment to document quality.
• Inspiring commitment to both client and team success.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Ability to provide a safe, approachable and trusting workplace environment.
• Demonstrated abilities in 6 key areas: Business Development, Design Practice & Project Execution, Financial Responsibility, Client Satisfaction, Leadership and Team Building, Thought Leadership.
• Understanding of GovCon, Government-adjacent, and Professional Services clients.
• Understanding of Washington, DC and Mid-Atlantic market conditions that impact design fees and construction costs.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in Base Building design can add to the ability to perform this role and grow market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop new business opportunities through professional networks, strategically targeting new clients and existing client relationships with an ability to identify, be considered for, and win new work.
• Integrate a strategic Business Development plan for developing new business, creating revenue and profitable growth.
• Lead our Studio’s Project Managers, Designers, and Technical staff in delivering design excellence, quality documents, and excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders and Design Partners to create and implement standards and practices that continuously improve project design, technical expertise, and the ability to become trusted partners for our clients.
• Maintain strong studio profitability, allowing rewards to teams and the continued investment in new processes, technologies and the firm’s competitive edge.
• Become a trusted advisor to our clients and earn client loyalty through subject matter expertise, client care, and service.
• Embrace and exemplify Little’s culture of Care, Stretch, and Spark.
• Mentor Studio team members and provide them with opportunities to grow their skills and talents.
• Foster an environment that will allow team members a path to achieve their career goals at Little.
• Establish a vision & direction for the Studio’s future and inspire the project team to embrace and act on that vision.
• Lead internal teams and keep Little at the forefront of the industry in the communities we serve and beyond.
• Design experiences that matter.
• Design inspired places that enhance the way we work and live.
• Design projects that do less harm.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
• Affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Commitment to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

What This Job Offers

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