Associate Principal Designer, Interiors

Associate Principal, Interiors

HDR seeks an Associate Principal to lead interior design projects, mentor talent, and drive business growth.

• 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 and 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.
• Co‑lead 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 project phases.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture (from an accredited school) or closely related field.
• Active interior design certificate holder or registered architect in the country you reside.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in a relevant design firm environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Skilled in Revit and Bluebeam.
• Demonstrate skills in team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

• Professional registration/licensure at the local level.
• Ability to lead teams, develop presentations and present to clients.
• Emerging knowledge and experience within the local and regional market.
• Active member in industry associations.
• Sustainability credentials/accreditations/certificates in the country you reside.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Enscape.
• Stronger consideration for candidates with health, science, higher education and/or civic experience.

Dallas, Texas, United States