About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
The Interior Design Principal brings creative leadership with a strong sense of design and a commensurate portfolio. S/he will collaborate with other Interior Design Principals in the office to set the design and practice vision for the local Interiors studio in alignment with firm-wide design goals set by the Global Director of Interior Design and Interior Design Directors. In collaboration with office and firm leadership, s/he provides inspiration and design direction for projects, leads the local acquisition, recognition, development and mentoring of talent; and actively pursues new business opportunities. The Interior Design Principal embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, as well as an entrepreneurial approach to interior design as an integrated component of the firm's total design strategy. As part of a collaborative global practice, the Interior Design Principal will work closely with architecture and interior design leadership, engage with local market sector leadership, and draw upon the expertise of multiple disciplines; leveraging the firm's research, knowledge, and technical resources to deliver innovative and creative design solutions. S/he works with local marketing teams on go/ no-go's, fee proposals, RFP responses and targeted project pursuits. This individual must be a team player focused on collaboration and the betterment of the interior design program at HDR.
Technical capabilities:
Although this is not a production focused position, it is critical that the Interior Design Principal be able to leverage technology to present and document their ideas. The ability to produce presentation materials is an important component of this position. Therefore, a working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/ Rhino (or similar), the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office suite is required.
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Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.