Design Principal

For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

• Leads design teams in successfully delivering high-quality projects that meet all building standards and fulfill the firm’s Living Design framework. 
• Represents the firms’ commitment to design, champions and executes design excellence with clients, projects, and teams in collaboration with the studio Design Director and Practice Leaders.  
• Participates in project scope delineation, work plan creation, implementation, and fee negotiations on projects for which responsible. 
• Participates in discussions with studio leadership regarding the composition and organization of the project teams for which responsible.  
• Monitors overall quality of the project design process, product, and delivery. 
• Monitors the performance and approach of project teams in collaboration with Design Directors to ensure that the firm’s standards and design goals are met at each stage of the project.  
• Conducts regular quality control sessions with project teams. 
• Coordinates and participates in internal peer workshops to ensure design goals and standards are met, presenting projects for which responsible and providing design input on other projects.  
• Keeps abreast of current developments, trends, standards and practices within the firm and the industry. 
• Partners with Design Director in interviewing prospective designers on an as-needed basis. 
• Participates in design staff year-end reviews and mentors design staff. 
• Participates in marketing, business development, and sales activities. Leads interview teams when appropriate. 
• Participates in the identification and development of marketing material and other collateral associated with projects for which responsible.. 
• Participates in firmwide design leadership initiatives as appropriate.  
• Supports design leadership by advancing the design culture of the firm at the local studio level, focusing on local DEI initiatives, career development, and talent advancement.   
• Engages with professional organizations and academic institutions as appropriate. 

Proficiencies: 

• Knowledge of industry regulations, health/life safety requirements, and building codes
• Knowledge of site analysis, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and construction 
• Strong design portfolio, ideally broad based in a range of project types
• Strong project budgeting and contract negotiations skills
• Strong working relationships with clients and consultants
• Experience in hiring, directing, mentoring and coordinating successful project teams 
• Strong ideator and conceptual thinker

Software Skills:

• Working knowledge of Revit. Working knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite  
• Working knowledge of visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Architectural license, NCIDQ, LARE, or AICP as appropriate 
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, or related discipline required.

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