Design Director - Workplace
richmond, Virginia | Sep 5, 2025
Here's what you’ll be leading: • Design Excellence - You’ll lead the creative direction of interior projects—whether standalone or integrated—pushing boundaries in our craft and sophistication. You’ll recruit, mentor, and grow the next generation of design leaders • Client Relationships - As a strategic partner and design advocate, you’ll build trust with clients from day one and position our studio as a go-to for bold, values-driven design • Integrated Collaboration – Collaborate with other market segments within the firm, including practice area/subject matter experts, client relationship leaders, and other global leaders to develop truly interdisciplinary solutions across our market segments • Business Development - You’ll help lead pursuits, craft narratives, and represent the studio in interviews and market-facing efforts • Leadership & Strategy - Provide visionary design leadership for the team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. What you need: • Bachelors or Masters degree from an NAAB-accredited institution • 15+ years of professional architecture or interior design experience across a range of project types, ideally experience in Workplace, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, Civic, or others • Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams • Excellent communication skills, fostering a culture of mentorship and apprenticeship within the team, • Professional licensure • The willingness to travel, as there will be occasional travel to projects • Proven track record of delivering successful, innovative design outcomes that have had a significant impact on client satisfaction and business growth • Strong understanding of design principles, user experience, and project management methodologies • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions effectively to clients and teams • An inspiring design portfolio, including recognized or award-winning work • Experience in Revit, Adobe Suite, and Enscape • Direct experience in coordinating consultants, including Lighting, Acoustics, AV, MEPFP and Structural What we offer: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid parental leave • 401K match • Short- and long-term disability • Volunteerism opportunities and support • Flex/remote work • Paid personal time • Paid holiday time • Paid floating holiday • Flex spending account • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills Baskervill is proud to be an equal opportunity employer M/F/Disability/Veteran, and drug-free workplace.
Full-Time