Senior Editor, Architecture
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Design & Architecture
Creative Design / Digital Art, Digital Media / Production -
Creative Arts/Media
Creative Design / Digital Art, Digital Media / Production
Overview
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HDR works across 35+ architecture studios to contribute design solutions across health, science, education and civic market sectors in support of vibrant communities. Our focus on design excellence, sustainability and regenerative design solutions, and exceptional project delivery has elevated our reputation in the AEC industry.
We are seeking a Senior Editor, Architecture (writing samples required) to serve as a key storyteller and editorial leader for the Architecture practice. This role leads the editorial vision and execution for the practice’s most visible publications and content platforms, shaping how HDR’s architecture projects, initiatives, ideas and impact are communicated internally and externally.
Working with the Architecture communications team across North America and Australia, you will serve as editorial lead for major publications, brochures and newsletters tied to strategic campaigns and events. You will also act as managing editor for a series of design books showcasing HDR’s annual design review.
The Senior Editor brings a confident editorial point of view, a discerning eye for quality and the ability to translate complex design and technical concepts into clear, engaging stories. Success is grounded in strong relationships, leadership and a shared commitment to excellence. Reporting to the Communications Principal, Architecture, this role offers flexibility to be office-based or hybrid, with occasional travel.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as managing editor for the Architecture practice’s print publications and brochures, focusing on design excellence, project delivery, and trends/innovation.
- Plan and execute practice-wide client, industry and design-focused events—both in-person and virtual—with emphasis on content and communications.
- Lead development of integrated communications for architecture publications and events, including messaging, digital content strategies, and internal and external campaigns.
- Partner with the Creative Manager to uphold editorial quality, clarity and execution across all publications.
- Lead development of high-quality design award submissions in collaboration with communications and creative teams.
- Write and edit content for internal and external audiences, including articles and stories about projects, studio culture, design excellence and thought leadership.
- Manage the firm’s presence on select digital-first design media and emerging social platforms for trade and niche industry storytelling.
- Serve as editorial lead for the Architecture practice’s monthly external newsletter.
- Contribute to the development and evolution of editorial standards across Architecture communications channels with corporate and architecture colleagues.
- Collaborate with pursuit and creative teams to integrate and promote design-forward content across pursuit materials and interview processes.
- Contribute messaging and insights to multi-channel campaign strategies spanning email, web, social, editorial storytelling and events.
- Work with communications and creative teams to ensure messaging consistency across platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in communications, editorial development or content strategy within AEC firms, design studios, or architecture/design publications.
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills with experience shaping narratives around design, planning, architecture and the built environment.
- Demonstrated success managing editorial workflows, publications and multi-step content development processes.
- Strong project management skills, including prioritization, multitasking…
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