HDR · 17 hours ago
Design Principal
HDR is a leader in innovative planning and design, ranked #1 in both Health and Science in the World Architecture annual list. The Design Principal will champion design excellence, develop innovative design solutions, and mentor junior design staff while collaborating with various teams to meet project goals.
Responsibilities
Champion design excellence for the local office/region
Develop highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions
Guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects
Meet design excellence goals while meeting management goals and project budgets
Teach and train other designers and interdisciplinary AE project teams in the essentials of design excellence and HDR’s Design Philosophy
Mentor and develop junior design staff, challenging, inspiring and/or motivating others to pursue design excellence
Develop and foster studio design culture and create a studio environment that supports design excellence and staff creativity
Lead design efforts from multiple offices, partnering with office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders
Identify, attract and retain key design staff, and develop strategies for hiring senior and junior design talent
Be active in local, national or international professional design-related organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
15 years related experience
A minimum 7 years project management experience
Registered Architect
Must have experience on large-scale projects
Must be able to lead a team on projects and make client presentations
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to travel
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities
Experience on healthcare, science or higher education, civic and/or federal related projects
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
The Magnificent Mile Association
2025-11-11
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