Project Interior Designer/Architect

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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