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Design Principal, Interiors - PR/615698_1793903820

Design Principal, Interiors

Sacramento
Permanent
$130,000 - $181,000 USD a year
Architecture
PR/615698_1793903820
Design Principal, Interiors

A nationally recognized employee-owned design practice is seeking an experienced Design Principal to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of innovative interior environments across complex projects serving healthcare, education, and civic communities.
This senior leadership position will play a key role in shaping design excellence across multiple project teams while influencing client relationships, business growth, and the continued development of an established interiors practice. The successful candidate will be a highly respected design leader with a passion for creating meaningful spaces that positively impact the people and communities they serve.

The Opportunity

As a Design Principal, you will provide leadership throughout the design process, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through completion. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor emerging design professionals, and help drive the growth and strategic direction of the practice.
This role offers the opportunity to influence high-profile projects, collaborate with firm leadership, and serve as an ambassador for design excellence both within the organization and throughout the broader industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design vision and execution of complex interior-focused projects across multiple market sectors.
  • Champion design quality, innovation, and technical excellence across project teams.
  • Mentor and develop designers, architects, and project leaders while fostering a collaborative studio culture.
  • Partner with leadership to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and project success.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.
  • Contribute to business development efforts, project pursuits, interviews, and presentations.
  • Support revenue growth through client engagement and repeat business opportunities.
  • Lead workshops, design reviews, presentations, and project critiques.
  • Ensure projects maintain design intent while successfully balancing schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • Represent the firm within professional organizations, industry events, and community initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Accredited degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
  • 12+ years of experience leading complex architectural and interior design projects.
  • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale healthcare, education, civic, or institutional projects.
  • Familiarity of California regulatory agencies and approval processes, including DSA and HCAI/OSHPD environments.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver exceptional design outcomes.
  • Track record of cultivating client relationships and contributing to business growth.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in design leadership, planning, documentation, and project delivery.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and team leadership skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Senior design leadership position with significant influence on project direction and studio growth.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful community-focused projects that shape healthcare, educational, and civic environments.
  • Collaborative, employee-focused culture with a long-term investment in professional development and leadership growth.
  • Competitive compensation package including bonus potential, ownership participation, and comprehensive benefits.

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