Arcadis
Principal, Architect - Retail
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Salary:
$133,000 - $220,000
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are seeking a Principal to join our Retail Studio. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and will collaborate with other professionals on retail and mixed‑use projects. We are looking for a creative, organized, motivated individual who is a self‑starter and can work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation and documentation abilities. The candidate must demonstrate design, technical and management capabilities at a senior level, an understanding of building and accessibility codes/standards and be capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously on various projects. The candidate should be able to handle client accounts, lead the execution of complex and significant retail projects, manage a studio team and have the ability to effectively collaborate with consultants, contractors, and clients.
Role accountabilities
Partners with other studio principals to pursue business opportunities and develop relationships with clients
Manages client accounts and the execution of significant projects
Works with principals to establish strategic, planning and design visions for complex projects
Managing and collaborating closely with team and senior staff supporting the design and technical tasks
Communicates openly, embraces mentorship, and nurtures the next generation of designers and technical staff
Proactive decision‑making in selecting appropriate methods and standards for managing staff and executing the work from the proposal stage through all project phases
Overall design management and technical coordination, and coordinating project design and management with both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring quality control and project execution
Resolving management, design and technical issues within the project scope and escalating as needed to ensure project objectives are met
Qualifications & Experience
Professional licensed Architect preferred
20+ years of experience, with a strong background in retail, architectural and mixed‑use projects
Advanced master‑planning and building planning skills
Excellent design and technical skills and experience
Ability to advance a design through all project phases – from concept to detail development to documentation and project execution
Experience designing domestic and international, specialty and luxury retail, hospitality and mixed‑use projects
Understanding of market trends of these sectors and ability to tailor designs to client’s business objectives
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Hand‑sketch capability is a plus
Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.
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Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Salary:
$133,000 - $220,000
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are seeking a Principal to join our Retail Studio. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and will collaborate with other professionals on retail and mixed‑use projects. We are looking for a creative, organized, motivated individual who is a self‑starter and can work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation and documentation abilities. The candidate must demonstrate design, technical and management capabilities at a senior level, an understanding of building and accessibility codes/standards and be capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously on various projects. The candidate should be able to handle client accounts, lead the execution of complex and significant retail projects, manage a studio team and have the ability to effectively collaborate with consultants, contractors, and clients.
Role accountabilities
Partners with other studio principals to pursue business opportunities and develop relationships with clients
Manages client accounts and the execution of significant projects
Works with principals to establish strategic, planning and design visions for complex projects
Managing and collaborating closely with team and senior staff supporting the design and technical tasks
Communicates openly, embraces mentorship, and nurtures the next generation of designers and technical staff
Proactive decision‑making in selecting appropriate methods and standards for managing staff and executing the work from the proposal stage through all project phases
Overall design management and technical coordination, and coordinating project design and management with both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring quality control and project execution
Resolving management, design and technical issues within the project scope and escalating as needed to ensure project objectives are met
Qualifications & Experience
Professional licensed Architect preferred
20+ years of experience, with a strong background in retail, architectural and mixed‑use projects
Advanced master‑planning and building planning skills
Excellent design and technical skills and experience
Ability to advance a design through all project phases – from concept to detail development to documentation and project execution
Experience designing domestic and international, specialty and luxury retail, hospitality and mixed‑use projects
Understanding of market trends of these sectors and ability to tailor designs to client’s business objectives
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Hand‑sketch capability is a plus
Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.
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