Studio Principal, Community

• Business Development: Initiate and develop new business opportunities through professional networks, strategically targeting new clients and existing client relationships with an ability to identify, be considered for, and win new work. Integrate a strategic Business Development plan for developing new business, creating revenue and profitable growth.

Little is seeking a passionate and highly capable Community Studio Principal for the Newport Beach, CA office. Specific emphasis and responsibility for this position is someone who is engaged on key projects, in front of our clients providing thought leadership and guidance, and always puts their team members first.

Our firmwide community practice portfolio includes extensive experience in a multitude of project types, including sports & recreation facilities, public safety facilities, student centers, student housing projects, performing arts centers, and medical education & health science buildings.

• Client Satisfaction: Possess a deep conviction for client satisfaction. Become a trusted advisor to our clients and earn client loyalty through subject matter expertise, client care, and service. We are looking for someone who focuses on “what is in it for the other person”.
• Design Expertise & Execution: Possess deep experience in the execution of Community based buildings. Working with our design partners to continuously improve the quality of our work through thoughtful design that enhances our client’s performance, is critical to our firm’s future.
• Leadership & Team Building: Create team success through clear communication, mentoring, motivation and vision. The ability to grow the National Practice by working productively toward common goals with peers in other offices, our diversified disciplines and their leadership teams. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are critical to the success of this role.

The Community Studio Principal will lead a team of people within our Newport Beach office who specialize in the design and construction of a variety of Community projects including K-12 schools, Higher Education, Recreation, and Civic buildings.You will have the opportunity to mentor and build a team of individuals dedicated to community projects, while collaborating daily with your team and leaders within the office and across the firm. You will have access to a wide range of resources as you partner on a regular basis with Community and Corporate leaders from across the firm. Candidates must be a registered architect to be considered for the position.

Little is a place where you will be surrounded by colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences, and passions. If you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you will hear that it is the people. Itis also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work. We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.

***Anticipated salary range for this position: $150,000- $190,000; based on experience level.