Project Interior Designer​/Architect

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 DoAs 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 constructionLead space planning, material selections, finish palettes, FF&E development, and design documentationPresent design concepts and project solutions directly to clients and project stakeholdersServe as a day-to-day client contact and collaborate with project managers, architects, consultants, and contractorsParticipate in construction administration activities, including site visits, field observations, and document reviewResolve design and technical challenges while balancing quality, budget, and schedule requirementsMentor and support junior team members while contributing to a collaborative studio cultureExplore and leverage emerging technologies, visualization tools, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance design quality and efficiencyQualificationsBased in or willing to relocate to Richmond, VirginiaBachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture7-10 years of professional experience in interior design or architectureExperience in multifamily residential, hospitality, workplace, and/or mixed-use environmentsStrong design sensibility with demonstrated technical proficiencyExperience producing construction documents and coordinating consultant documentation /li>Knowledge of building, accessibility, and life safety codesExperience with space planning, FF&E development, finish selections, and specificationsAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detailStrong verbal, graphic, and written communication skillsExperience presenting design solutions to clients and project teamsAdvanced proficiency in RevitProficiency in English and authorization to work in the United StatesAbility to travel occasionally as projects requireWhat we preferConstruction administration experience on multifamily and/or large commercial workplace projectsExperience mentoring junior designersProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Experience with Enscape, D5 Render, Twinmotion, or comparable visualization softwareFamiliarity with AI-enabled design and visualization tools, including Copilot, Veras, and similar platforms/toolsLEED and/or WELL accreditationNCIDQ certification and/or architectural licensureWhat we offerHybrid 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 HoursPaid Leave + Holidays401(k) Employee Savings PlanHealth + Dental PlanGroup Life InsuranceMentoring ProgramCompany LaptopsTeam and firm-wide Happy HoursiLAB Research Microgrant ProgramArt Night + Annual Summer Picnic + Holiday PartyPaid maternity/ paternity leave24 hours/year paid volunteer timeReimbursement of accreditation testing costsJUST Certified company - check out our label ratings! Parking/transportation pre-tax program