Associate Design Principal

HDR; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Chicago seeks an Associate Design Principal to lead creative concepts for complex architectural projects and collaborate with owners and clients. You will initiate and create designs and documentation, presenting narratives and models with senior leadership across disciplines.

The role requires strong leadership, 10+ years of design experience, and proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, and related tools, with a commitment to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum 10 years design leadership experience.
• Registered Architect with strong communication skills.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and related tools.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of codes and planning skills.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects.
• Meet directly with owner/client to analyze goals and develop concepts.
• Initiate and create designs and presentation drawings/models/narratives.
• Provide senior leadership for all disciplines related to building design.
• Represent the firm in marketing to prospective owners/clients.
• Collaborate with disciplines to ensure concepts meet program needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Graphic presentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

Herramientas

Autodesk Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3ds Max

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Associate Design Principal

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects
• Meet directly with the owner/client, analyze project goals, conceive and develop architectural concepts/solutions for those goals
• Initiate and create designs and other documentation with responsibility for preparation of presentation drawings, models and narratives
• Provide senior leadership for all disciplines related to overall building design
• Represent the firm by participating as a key member of the business development team in marketing to prospective owners/clients
• Work with various disciplines throughout all phases to ensure all concepts/solutions accommodate project needs and the owner's program
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• A minimum of 10 years design leadership experience
• Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location

United States - Illinois - Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

Jul 17, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.