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Principal, Interiors

Job in Pennington, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08534, USA
Listing for: HDR, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    Interior Design, Architect / Sr. Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 123487 - 176410 USD Yearly USD 123487.00 176410.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Principal, Interiors

As part of HDR's Architecture practice, you will design and deliver spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs, civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world.

A Principal upholds the highest standards of design excellence and innovation with an entrepreneurial approach to Interiors and Architecture. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines, market sectors, and offices to deliver groundbreaking projects. The role involves leading project teams, promoting design excellence, engaging with client leadership, developing professional networks, pursuing new business opportunities, mentoring talent, and providing leadership at all levels.

  • 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 improvement and maintenance of project excellence.
  • Serve as a Role Model and Mentor
    , positively motivating, challenging, inspiring and developing others to pursue Design Excellence.
  • Schedule and sponsor 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 Design, Technical and Management objectives with a commitment to the successful completion of multiple projects, in alignment with HDR's Design Philosophy.
  • Display Technical Knowledge related to 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 Qualifications
    • Professional Registration/Licensure at the local level.
    • Active member in industry associations.
    • Sustainability Credentials, Accreditations or Certificates in the country you reside.
    • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Bluebeam.
    • Stronger consideration for candidates with Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience.
    Required Qualifications
    • 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 15 years of experience in a relevant design firm environment.
    • Ability to lead a team on projects, develop presentations and present to clients.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
    • Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market.
    • Strong team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational, and people skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

    Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, tuition reimbursement, and more.

    Location:

    Pennington, New Jersey, United States. Pay range: $123,487 – 176,410.

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