Interior Designer (4-6 years)

Job Title: Interior Designer (4-6 years)

Is Hickok Cole What’s Next for You?
We’re a forward‑focused design practice connecting bold ideas, diverse expertise, and partners with vision to do work that matters — to our clients, our communities, and to us. We’re also a sociable group who like (and know how) to have fun. Our Richmond studio is located in Scott’s Addition at 3005 W Marshall Street, Suite 102.
 
We’re always on the lookout for inspired people to inspire us. Are you curious about the future of our field and eager to help drive it? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and rise to a challenge? Are you a self‑starter who knows when to ask questions and is comfortable collaborating with a team? Good — you’ve come to the right place.
 
What You Will Do

• Collaborate across disciplines (Interior Design, Architecture, and Experiential/Branding) to shape interior concepts and carry them through each phase of the project.
• Support programming, space planning, and material and finish selections, including FF&E selection and coordination.
• Produce coordinated design drawings, presentations, and construction documents that clearly communicate design intent.
• Prepare and present visual materials that support project storytelling, including diagrams, renderings, and presentation layouts.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and consultants to gather technical information and support accurate project documentation.
• Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and participating in site walks.
• Continue developing your knowledge of building codes, sustainability frameworks, and industry standards through project experience.

 
What We Are Looking For

• 4–6 years of professional design experience, ideally in multifamily residential interior design and commercial office design
• Based in Richmond, VA
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design from a CIDA‑accredited program or Interior Architecture
• Exhibits design and technological sophistication: self‑starting, energetic, and creative
• Excellent Revit, Photoshop, Enscape, InDesign, and Bluebeam skills
• Familiarity with collaborative platforms (e.g. Miro) and BIM/AI plug-ins (e.g. pyRevit, Veras) is preferred
• Ability to work with the Senior Designer to develop strong design concepts and accurately document them in design presentations and construction documents
• Experience with space planning, FF&E specifications, material selections, codes, and coordination with consultants
• Experience with the construction administration process in multifamily and/or large‑scale commercial workplace projects
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Valid U.S. work permit
• This position is for in‑person work; 100% remote candidates will not be considered.

 
What We Offer

• Hybrid work: in the office 3 days a week, remote 2 days*
• 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, plus DCPFL
• 24 hours/year paid volunteer time
• Reimbursement of testing certification costs
• JUST Certified company — see our label ratings: https://hickokcole.com/2022/05/16/hickok-cole-receives-just-label/
• Parking/transportation pre-tax program

 
What We Prefer

• LEED and/or WELL accreditation
• Progress toward NCIDQ certification or architectural licensure

 
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should send their CV, PDF portfolio, and letters of recommendation, along with any questions, to Mark Ramirez, Principal.