Principal, Interiors — Lead Design & Projects

HDR, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HDR is seeking an Associate Principal, Interiors to lead the design process from programming through construction administration, ensuring high-quality outcomes. The role requires guiding the interior design team across projects of varying size and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will leverage Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office to present concepts and documentation. HDR values collaboration and inclusion.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant design firm environment.
• NCIDQ certificate holder.
• ID license in state where applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Design in all phases of a project from programming through construction administration.
• Lead the interior design team on projects of any size, delegating and supervising work.
• Demonstrate professional communication, presentation, and client management skills and document design concepts for stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Client management

Presentation

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certificate holder

ID license in state where applicable

Herramientas

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Associate Principal, Interiors, we'll count on you to:

Be responsible for design in all phases of a project, and demonstrates a master level knowledge of the interior design process from programming through construction administration. S/he also leads the interior design team on projects of any size or complexity, in addition to delegating to and supervising the work of others. Must have professional communication, presentation, and client management skills, along with the ability to clearly document and present design concepts to all project stakeholders and industry peers. This individual must be a team player focused on collaboration with the ability to maintain a consistently positive attitude despite challenging circumstances.

It is critical that the Associate Principal, Interiors be able to leverage technology to present and document their ideas. This individual will not always have direct design support, especially if located in one of HDR's smaller offices. So the ability to produce presentation materials and associated documentation is an important component of this position. Therefore, a strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/ Rhino (or similar), the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• LEED AP
• WELL AP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in state where applicable

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Industry

: Interiors

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Interiors

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 8, 2026

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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