• Participate in business development including responding to RFPs, preparing proposals, and leading marketing presentations with limited Principal oversight

• Support the growth of existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities under Principal supervision

• Contribute to award submissions and represent PDO in at least one relevant professional organization

Financial Oversight

• Review project billings, track fee performance, and flag budget overruns proactively

• Prepare and negotiate proposals; understand project profitability and advocate for appropriate fee levels

• Identify and secure approvals for additional services before work begins; support collections when needed

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as liaison between Principals and junior staff; delegate work strategically for quality, efficiency, and team development

• Mentor junior designers toward senior-level performance; contribute to onboarding, training, and standardization efforts

• Foster a culture of responsiveness, modeling same-day acknowledgment of emails and 24-hour turnaround on requests

Design Contribution

• Contribute meaningfully to concept development; bring fresh materials, ideas, and perspectives to elevate project design

• Lead and participate in programming and visioning sessions; produce clear, client-ready deliverables from those meetings

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in interior architecture, workplace, or office design

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage large, complex projects from programming through CA

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit required

• Strong knowledge of building codes, BOMA standards, and construction documentation

• Proven client relationship and business development skills

• NCIDQ certification preferred, or active pursuit encouraged; LEED or WELL accreditation a plus

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

PDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.