Community Studio Principal, SoCal Leader

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc.; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Community Studio Principal for Southern California to lead a team focused on K-12, Higher Education, and Civic projects in Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.

The role centers on client relationships, business acumen, and team culture while collaborating with colleagues across offices. The candidate must be a registered architect and will mentor staff, drive growth, and oversee design delivery with a focus on

Qualifications

• Registered Architect license or credential is required.
• Proven leadership and strategic thinking for community-focused projects.
• Experience guiding large-scale, public or educational facilities.
• Willingness to grow Little's Southern California practice.

Responsibilities

• Drive design excellence and execution for Community-based buildings.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow the Southern California practice.
• Ensure client satisfaction and trusted advisor relations with stakeholders.
• Maintain studio profitability and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing project team across offices.
• Contribute to industry thought leadership and regenerative design outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relations

Mentoring

Education

Registered Architect

Job description

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Community Studio Principal for Southern California to lead a team focused on K-12, Higher Education, and Civic projects in Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.

The role centers on client relationships, business acumen, and team culture while collaborating with colleagues across offices. The candidate must be a registered architect and will mentor staff, drive growth, and oversee design delivery with a focus on