Associate Principal, Interiors

At HDR, our 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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is seeking an Associate Principal, Interiors, to join our growing team and continue the legacy of delivering creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition for our clients and communities. HDR is home to world-class expertise, and the Associate Principal will act as the key connection to these capabilities for our clients.

Primary Objective

An Associate Principal upholds 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. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, market sectors, and regional offices to deliver groundbreaking projects. The role involves presenting and documenting design concepts to stakeholders, leading teams through the interior design process from programming to construction administration, developing professional networks, pursuing new business opportunities, honing your craft, mentoring talent, and providing leadership to project teams and individuals. As an Associate Principal, you will lead by example, inspire your team, and actively promote our collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

In the role of Associate Principal, we'll count on you to:

• 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 the improvement and maintenance of project excellence.
• Serve as a role model and mentor, positively motivating, challenging, and inspiring others to pursue design excellence.
• Schedule and sponsor both 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 and champion design, technical, and management objectives with a commitment to the successful completion of multiple projects, in alignment with HDR’s design philosophy.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in the 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.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 13 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in state where applicable

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Industry: Interiors

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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