Design Principal

For full consideration please include a portfolio with your resume either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

• Leads design teams in successfully delivering high-quality projects that meet all building standards and fulfill the firms Living Design framework.
• Represents the firms commitment to design champions and executes design excellence with clients projects and teams in collaboration with the studio Design Director and Practice Leaders.
• Participates in project scope delineation work plan creation implementation and fee negotiations on projects for which responsible.
• Participates in discussions with studio leadership regarding the composition and organization of the project teams for which responsible.
• Monitors overall quality of the project design process product and delivery.
• Monitors the performance and approach of project teams in collaboration with Design Directors to ensure that the firms standards and design goals are met at each stage of the project.
• Conducts regular quality control sessions with project teams.
• Coordinates and participates in internal peer workshops to ensure design goals and standards are met presenting projects for which responsible and providing design input on other projects.
• Keeps abreast of current developments trends standards and practices within the firm and the industry.
• Partners with Design Director in interviewing prospective designers on an as-needed basis.
• Participates in design staff year-end reviews and mentors design staff.
• Participates in marketing business development and sales activities. Leads interview teams when appropriate.
• Participates in the identification and development of marketing material and other collateral associated with projects for which responsible..
• Participates in firmwide design leadership initiatives as appropriate.
• Supports design leadership by advancing the design culture of the firm at the local studio level focusing on local DEI initiatives career development and talent advancement.
• Engages with professional organizations and academic institutions as appropriate.

Proficiencies:

• Knowledge of industry regulations health/life safety requirements and building codes
• Knowledge of site analysis conceptual design schematic design design development contract documents and construction
• Strong design portfolio ideally broad based in a range of project types
• Strong project budgeting and contract negotiations skills
• Strong working relationships with clients and consultants
• Experience in hiring directing mentoring and coordinating successful project teams
• Strong ideator and conceptual thinker

Software Skills:

• Working knowledge of Revit. Working knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Working knowledge of visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Architectural license NCIDQ LARE or AICP as appropriate
• Bachelors degree in architecture interior design landscape architecture urban design or related discipline required.

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