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
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Parking/transportation pre-tax program

Qualified applicants should address their CV, portfolio in PDF format, letters of recommendation, and queries for this vacancy to: Mark Ramirez, Managing Director

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