Industrial Architecture Studio Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an Industrial Architecture Studio Lead based in New Jersey. This full-time position involves overseeing the operations of the production team, managing staff development, and ensuring effective project management.

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 7 years of experience. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to the employee-owned culture. This role also includes collaborating with national studios and managing project workloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in related field.
• Professional registration or certification may be required.
• Commitment to active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of production section and staff development.
• Manage project workloads in coordination with national studios.
• Lead and coordinate services with local and national studios.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Industrial Architecture Studio Lead

In the role of Industrial Architecture Studio Lead, you will:

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, morale, and marketing support
• Take administrative responsibility for studio staff, including managing team utilization and balancing project workloads both within the area and in coordination with national industrial architecture studios
• Lead and coordinate services with other local studios, national industrial architecture studios, and engineering business groups
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage studio staff
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with Managing Principal, Project Managers, and other studio leaders on project staffing
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to candidates currently residing in the NJ area

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United States – New Jersey – Pennington

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

May 20, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.