West Region Design Director

At HDR, our must-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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to.

Assertions and experience that advance community well-being through innovative designs.

• Develop highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions
• Have an established design reputation evident through design awards, publications, electronics, and positive client references
• Guide initial design concepts and ideas ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ through success 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 in the critical tenets of HDR's Design Philosophy
• Mentor and develop junior design staff, challenging, inspiring and motivating others to join the constant pursuit of design excellence
• Be a key design leader who must have the vision and attitude to lead design efforts while effectively partnering with the global design director, office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders on all efforts
• Capable of identifying, attracting and retaining key design staff, and will be responsible for targeting and developing strategies for hiring senior and junior design talent
• Be active in local, national or international professional design related organizations

• Master's in Architecture or closely related field
• Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience

• Bachelors in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 15 years' experience functioning as a lead designer on a variety of project scales and complexities
• Maintains professional architectural registration
• Proven track record of winning project pursuits and maintaining strong client relationships
• Experience in leading a collaborative, iterative design process with clients and colleagues
• Experience and/or interest in integrating sustainable building design
• Demonstrated experience with the Design Excellence Program as operated through the GSA's Public Buildings Service (PBS)
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Must be capable of leading a team and making client presentations
• Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

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 Русия and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive.identity sponsor and is open to all employees.

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United States – Arizona (Phoenix);
United States – California (Los Angeles);
United States – Washington (Seattle).

Full‑time

Regular

Jan 12, 2026

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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We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.