Project Interior Designer/Architect

Hickok Cole Architects; Richmond (VA); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office

Health & dental plan

401(k) savings plan

Mentoring program

Company laptop

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer time (24 hours/year)

Résumé du poste

Hickok Cole Architects in Richmond, VA is seeking an Interior Designer or Interior Architect with 7-10 years of experience to shape projects, grow client relationships, mentor talent, and drive studio growth. The role is hybrid—three days in the Richmond studio and two days remote.

You’ll lead design concepts across phases, manage space planning, FF&E, and documentation, while collaborating with clients and consultants. Advanced Revit and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Based in or willing to relocate to Richmond, VA.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in interior design or architecture.
• Experience in multifamily residential, hospitality, workplace, and/or mixed-use environments.
• Strong design sensibility with demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating consultant documentation.
• Knowledge of building, accessibility, and life safety codes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and English with work authorization in the United States.

Responsabilités

• Develop and advance project design concepts from visioning through construction.
• Lead space planning, FF&E development, finish selections, and design documentation.
• Present design concepts to clients and project stakeholders.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and collaborate with project teams.
• Participate in construction administration, including site visits and document review.
• Resolve design and technical challenges balancing quality, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative studio culture.
• Explore AI-enabled workflows to enhance design quality and efficiency.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Project leadership

Detail-oriented

Multifamily/hospitality experience

Bilingual/English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ certification or architectural licensure

LEED and/or WELL accreditation

Outils

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

D5 Render

Twinmotion

Copilot/Veras AI tools

Description du poste

Is Hickok Cole What’s Next for you?

We're a forward-focused design practice connecting bold ideas, diverse expertise, and visionary partners to create places that matter. Our work spans multifamily residential, workplace, mixed-use, hospitality, and community-focused environments that shape how people live, work, and connect.

Our Richmond studio, located in the heart of Scott's Addition, combines the energy of a growing design community with the resources, project opportunities, and expertise of a nationally recognized practice.

We are seeking an Interior Designer or Interior Architect with 7-10 years of experience who is ready to take a meaningful role in shaping projects, building client relationships, mentoring emerging talent, and contributing to the continued growth of our Richmond studio.

This is a hybrid position based in Richmond, Virginia, requiring three days per week in our studio and two days remote.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Richmond design team, you’ll contribute across all phases of project delivery, balancing design leadership, technical expertise, client engagement, and team mentorship.

• Develop and advance project design concepts from visioning through construction
• Lead space planning, material selections, finish palettes, FF&E development, and design documentation
• Present design concepts and project solutions directly to clients and project stakeholders
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact and collaborate with project managers, architects, consultants, and contractors
• Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, field observations, and document review
• Resolve design and technical challenges while balancing quality, budget, and schedule requirements
• Mentor and support junior team members while contributing to a collaborative studio culture
• Explore and leverage emerging technologies, visualization tools, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance design quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Based in or willing to relocate to Richmond, Virginia
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 7-10 years of professional experience in interior design or architecture
• Experience in multifamily residential, hospitality, workplace, and/or mixed-use environments
• Strong design sensibility with demonstrated technical proficiency
• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating consultant documentation
• Knowledge of building, accessibility, and life safety codes
• Experience with space planning, FF&E development, finish selections, and specifications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Strong verbal, graphic, and written communication skills
• Experience presenting design solutions to clients and project teams
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Proficiency in English and authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to travel occasionally as projects require

What we prefer

• Construction administration experience on multifamily and/or large commercial workplace projects
• Experience mentoring junior designers
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with Enscape, D5 Render, Twinmotion, or comparable visualization software
• Familiarity with AI-enabled design and visualization tools, including Copilot, Veras, and similar platforms/tools
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation
• NCIDQ certification and/or architectural licensure

What we offer

• Hybrid Work, in the office 3 days/week, remote 2 days*
  • Please note this position is for our Richmond, VA office only. All-remote candidates will not be considered.
• Flexible Hours
• Paid Leave + Holidays
• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan
• Health + Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Mentoring Program
• Company Laptops
• Team and firm-wide Happy Hours
• iLAB Research Microgrant Program
• Art Night + Annual Summer Picnic + Holiday Party
• Paid maternity/ paternity leave
• 24 hours/year paid volunteer time
• Reimbursement of accreditation testing costs
• JUST Certified company - check out our label ratings! https://hickokcole.com/2022/05/16/hickok-cole-receives-just-label/
• Parking/transportation pre-tax program