Principal, Interiors: Design Leadership for Impact

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Principal, Interiors to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and deliver projects that blend interior design with architecture. The role emphasizes design excellence, mentorship, business development, and cross-office collaboration across major markets.

Located in Omaha, Kansas City or Dallas, this full-time position requires a strong track record and an active professional credential in interior design or architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• Active Interior Design certificate or licensed Architect where you live.
• Minimum 15 years in a design firm environment.
• Ability to lead project teams and present to clients.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Extensive knowledge of local and regional markets.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Interiors and Office Leadership to support goals.
• Lead design, technical and management objectives across projects.
• Promote design excellence and HDR brand.
• Provide mentorship and develop team members.
• Schedule and sponsor design reviews.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture

Active Interior Design Certificate or Registered Architect

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Job description

HDR is seeking a Principal, Interiors to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and deliver projects that blend interior design with architecture. The role emphasizes design excellence, mentorship, business development, and cross-office collaboration across major markets.

Located in Omaha, Kansas City or Dallas, this full-time position requires a strong track record and an active professional credential in interior design or architecture.