Principal-Design

We are currently seeking a Principal-Design to join our team in Tampa. In this role, you are responsible for providing a clear vision and direction for innovative and responsive design.  You will also work with clients and project teams to elevate design in all disciplines and markets and also develop a culture of design excellence throughout the practice.

Application must include resume and portfolio.

Leadership

• Responsible for promoting and maintaining HOK’s design reputation.
• Effectively listens and responds to client goals and offers excellent solutions and service.
• Leads design teams, providing overall design direction to ensure high-quality design.
• May lead conceptual design excellence; initiates project design and idea discussions.
• Leads a collaborative process and integrated design approach focused on the art, science, and knowledge appropriate for each solution. Maintains strong communication and relations with other HOK practices and resources.

Management

• Engages clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate design solutions.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of design presentations to clients and drives consultant work to achieve design goals.
• Works closely with project teams with respect to budget and schedule constraints.
• Leads project design reviews and builds a design culture.
• Communicates design intent in a clear and compelling way; demonstrates the incorporation of client’s requirements and goals within the design solution.
• Serves as project designer on selected projects—conceive and execute design, being mindful of clients’ needs, requirements, project budget, schedule, and site issues.

Business Development

• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
• Participates in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Leads design competition teams.
• Develops and nurtures positive client relationships.

Staff Development

• Mentors and coaches developing talent.
• Participates in staff evaluations, and allocation of resources in the business unit.
• Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement.

• Demonstrated creativity, passion and interest in architectural design.
• Ability to lead and manage the design group with a collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships, both internal and external.
• Ability to think strategically, implements change, and resolves conflict.
• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
• Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with external clients and internal staff.
• Proven ability to masterfully present, effectively sell and negotiate the firm-wide services of HOK.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of architecture including the following computer skills:
  • Proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper is required
  • Enscape, 3D Max, Revit and BIM is preferred
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software required
  • Knowledge of Affinity Suite is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Bachelor of architecture required; Master of architecture preferred.
• 15 years of experience with a large architectural firm, with 5 years as a lead project designer or design director.
• Published and/or award-winning projects a plus.
• Registered Architect with current license preferred.
• LEED Credential required within 12 months of employment.

OTHER

• Travel will be required.
• Overtime will be required.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace.  HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law. 

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