Industrial Architecture Studio Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Pennington, NJ is seeking an Industrial Architecture Studio Lead. This role involves managing the production section, leading and developing multi-discipline teams, and ensuring effective project management practices.

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 7 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are required. This is a full-time position with regular employee status.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience required.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be needed based on role.
• Commitment to being an active participant in employee-owned culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of production section including staff development.
• Lead and coordinate services with local and national studios.
• Ensure all work is managed through proactive project management.

Skills

Strong communication and listening skills

Leadership and 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.