Associate Principal, Interiors

HDR, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Associate Principal, Interiors to lead design across all project phases, from programming through construction administration.

You will guide the interior design team, delegate tasks, and mentor others while maintaining strong client relationships and professional communication. The role requires mastery of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Office, with a track record in healthcare or hospital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture required.
• Minimum of 10 years in a design firm environment.
• NCIDQ certificate required.
• State professional license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design in all phases from programming through construction administration.
• Lead interior design team on projects of any size or complexity.
• Delegate to and supervise the work of others.
• Document and present design concepts to stakeholders and peers.
• Leverage technology to present ideas and produce presentation materials.

Skills

Professional communication

Presentation skills

Client management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certificate

Interior design license (state)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp/Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Associate Principal, Interiors, we'll count on you to:

Be responsible for design in all phases of a project, and demonstrates a master level knowledge of the interior design process from programming through construction administration. S/he also leads the interior design team on projects of any size or complexity, in addition to delegating to and supervising the work of others. Must have professional communication, presentation, and client management skills, along with the ability to clearly document and present design concepts to all project stakeholders and industry peers. This individual must be a team player focused on collaboration with the ability to maintain a consistently positive attitude despite challenging circumstances. It is critical that the Associate Principal, Interiors be able to leverage technology to present and document their ideas. This individual will not always have direct design support, especially if located in one of HDR's smaller offices. So the ability to produce presentation materials and associated documentation is an important component of this position. Therefore, a strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/ Rhino (or similar), the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is required.

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Keywords: Associate Principal Interiors, interior design, interior architecture, healthcare, hospitals

Preferred Qualifications

• California healthcare experience
• LEED AP
• WELL AP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in state where applicable

What We Believe

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $98,000-$140,000

Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles

Industry: Interiors

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Interiors

Job Posting: Aug 8, 2026