Community Studio Principal — SoCal Design Leader

Little-Diversified-Architectural-Consulting; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Little-Diversified-Architectural-Consulting seeks a Community Studio Principal for Southern California to lead a team designing community typologies (K-12, Higher Education, Civic) and to mentor staff while collaborating with office peers and national partners.

The role emphasizes client relationships, business development, profitability, and thought leadership, with growth across Orange County, Los Angles, and the Inland Empire and a commitment to regenerative design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered architect licensed to practice in California.
• Proven experience leading community-based design projects.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain client relationships and grow business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of community-based projects across K-12, higher education, and civic typologies.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow the Southern California practice with Orange County, LA, and Inland Empire focus.
• Ensure client satisfaction through subject matter expertise, service, and proactive communication.
• Maintain studio profitability and understand market conditions affecting costs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and team development across the office and with national partners.
• Drive thought leadership and contribute to public discourse on community design.
• Champion regenerative design outcomes across projects and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationships

Team Building

Communication

Thought Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

Registered Architect

Job description

Little-Diversified-Architectural-Consulting seeks a Community Studio Principal for Southern California to lead a team designing community typologies (K-12, Higher Education, Civic) and to mentor staff while collaborating with office peers and national partners.

The role emphasizes client relationships, business development, profitability, and thought leadership, with growth across Orange County, Los Angles, and the Inland Empire and a commitment to regenerative design outcomes.