HDR is hiring : Creative Principal in Omaha

Overview

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

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.

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. You will 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

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

Project Oversight & Execution

Team Development

Innovation & Market Awareness

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Chicago, IL and Denver, CO : $93,093.00 - $132,990.00 Los Angeles, CA : $97,325.00 - $139,035.00 Seattle, WA : $101,556.00 - $145,080.00; New York, NY : $105,788.00 - $151,125.00

Primary Location : United States-Washington-Seattle. Other Locations : United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New York-New York, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Illinois-Chicago. Industry : Marketing / Communications. Schedule : Full-time. Employee Status : Regular. BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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