HDR
Creative Principal
At HDR, our teams of intelligent, dedicated, and multidisciplinary professionals work across our 40+ architecture studios to contribute design solutions that support strong, vibrant, and equitable communities worldwide. The innovative tools and delivery models we have adopted are transforming the way design is delivered and providing greater value for our clients. Over the past decade, our focus on design excellence, particularly in relation to some of society's most essential and complex building types, has increased our recognition and elevated our reputation in the AEC industry worldwide. If you are drawn to opportunities that combine creative leadership, design thinking, and strategic collaboration, this position is for you. As Creative Principal, you will lead a team of graphic designers and visual media professionals within HDR's architecture marketing studio. You'll guide the art direction of creative work that supports pursuits, brand expression, and storytelling across the architecture practice. In this role, you'll collaborate with architects, planners, strategists, marketers and other experts to shape how ideas are communicated visually. You will oversee everything from pursuit graphics and branded collateral to presentations, digital media, and other creative outputs. Your leadership will help ensure that visuals produced within the Architecture Marketing Studio (AMS) are clear, compelling, and aligned with our values and aspirations. Responsibilities
Creative Leadership & Vision Lead and manage a team of 10+ visual and graphic designers, fostering a creative, collaborative, and innovative culture. Shape and execute a compelling vision for the creative studio in partnership with the Director of AMS and other key leaders. Inspire bold creativity and champion ideas that elevate our brand and design innovation. Spark ideation through dynamic brainstorming and transform ambitious concepts into impactful solutions. Strategic Collaboration & Brand Stewardship Collaborate with communications and pursuits teams to align creative outputs with marketing strategies, pursuit goals, and brand standards. Partner with architectural leaders to translate client aspirations into inspiring creative briefs and visuals. Build a culture of co-creation through charrettes and feedback loops, ensuring alignment with design vision and client goals. Elevate and evolve HDR's visual brand standards, ensuring consistency and excellence across all communications. Project Oversight & Execution Partner with the creative leads to set shared standards and expectations that elevate craft, foster accountability, and ensure alignment across all projects. Oversee the development of diverse visual materials, including digital graphics, infographics, branding assets, interactive media, presentations, and print collateral. Guide the creation of pursuit graphics and marketing materials that support business development and adhere to brand standards. Present design solutions for internal teams and clients, manage feedback, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. Team Development Cultivate a world-class team, fostering collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning. Drive seamless workflows to deliver exceptional creative across print, digital, experiential, and environmental media. Serve as a mentor to creative studio team members and the broader AMS group, supporting professional growth. Innovation & Market Awareness Anticipate future design trends and embrace emerging technologies and media. Introduce cutting-edge tools and techniques to redefine visual storytelling and engagement. Implement key growth initiatives aligned with annual and long-term planning for the architecture marketing studio. *Applicants should include: A portfolio of relevant design work, a resume and cover letter*
At HDR, our teams of intelligent, dedicated, and multidisciplinary professionals work across our 40+ architecture studios to contribute design solutions that support strong, vibrant, and equitable communities worldwide. The innovative tools and delivery models we have adopted are transforming the way design is delivered and providing greater value for our clients. Over the past decade, our focus on design excellence, particularly in relation to some of society's most essential and complex building types, has increased our recognition and elevated our reputation in the AEC industry worldwide. If you are drawn to opportunities that combine creative leadership, design thinking, and strategic collaboration, this position is for you. As Creative Principal, you will lead a team of graphic designers and visual media professionals within HDR's architecture marketing studio. You'll guide the art direction of creative work that supports pursuits, brand expression, and storytelling across the architecture practice. In this role, you'll collaborate with architects, planners, strategists, marketers and other experts to shape how ideas are communicated visually. You will oversee everything from pursuit graphics and branded collateral to presentations, digital media, and other creative outputs. Your leadership will help ensure that visuals produced within the Architecture Marketing Studio (AMS) are clear, compelling, and aligned with our values and aspirations. Responsibilities
Creative Leadership & Vision Lead and manage a team of 10+ visual and graphic designers, fostering a creative, collaborative, and innovative culture. Shape and execute a compelling vision for the creative studio in partnership with the Director of AMS and other key leaders. Inspire bold creativity and champion ideas that elevate our brand and design innovation. Spark ideation through dynamic brainstorming and transform ambitious concepts into impactful solutions. Strategic Collaboration & Brand Stewardship Collaborate with communications and pursuits teams to align creative outputs with marketing strategies, pursuit goals, and brand standards. Partner with architectural leaders to translate client aspirations into inspiring creative briefs and visuals. Build a culture of co-creation through charrettes and feedback loops, ensuring alignment with design vision and client goals. Elevate and evolve HDR's visual brand standards, ensuring consistency and excellence across all communications. Project Oversight & Execution Partner with the creative leads to set shared standards and expectations that elevate craft, foster accountability, and ensure alignment across all projects. Oversee the development of diverse visual materials, including digital graphics, infographics, branding assets, interactive media, presentations, and print collateral. Guide the creation of pursuit graphics and marketing materials that support business development and adhere to brand standards. Present design solutions for internal teams and clients, manage feedback, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. Team Development Cultivate a world-class team, fostering collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning. Drive seamless workflows to deliver exceptional creative across print, digital, experiential, and environmental media. Serve as a mentor to creative studio team members and the broader AMS group, supporting professional growth. Innovation & Market Awareness Anticipate future design trends and embrace emerging technologies and media. Introduce cutting-edge tools and techniques to redefine visual storytelling and engagement. Implement key growth initiatives aligned with annual and long-term planning for the architecture marketing studio. *Applicants should include: A portfolio of relevant design work, a resume and cover letter*