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About the Role

HDR is seeking a 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. The Principal will act as the key connection to HDR's world-class expertise for our clients, upholding 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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate across disciplines, market sectors, and local and regional offices to deliver groundbreaking projects.
Lead project teams, promote design excellence, and engage with client leadership and stakeholders.
Develop professional networks and pursue new business opportunities.
Grow your craft, mentor talent, and provide leadership to project teams and individuals.
Lead by example, inspire your team, and actively promote our collaborative culture.
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.

Requirements

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
A minimum of 15 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
Must be able 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
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, Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Bluebeam
Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Revit
Rhino
Enscape
Bluebeam
Microsoft Office programs
Team leadership
Collaboration
Mentoring
Motivation
Organization
People skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Design Excellence
Innovation
Sustainable approaches

Location

Omaha
Kansas City
Dallas

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

15 years of experience
Principal

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or closely related field
Professional Registration/Licensure
Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect
Sustainability Credentials/Accreditations/Certificates

About the Company

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.
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 the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world.
We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment.
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.
HDR is home to world-class expertise.
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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.