Project Interior Designer/Architect- (Design Focused)

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. We've set up an amazing studio at 300 N Street, NE in Union Market in which we can create, engage, and collaborate, while at the same time allowing up to two days per week to work from home. We are 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 that can work independently, knows when to ask questions, and is comfortable collaborating with a team? Good, you've come to the right place.

What we offer

• Hybrid Work, in the office 3 days/week, remote 2 days*

• Flexible Hours

• Paid Leave + Holidays

• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan

• Health + Dental Plan

• Group Life Insurance

• Mentoring Program

• Company Laptops + Sit-Stand Desks

• Team and firm-wide Happy Hours

• iLAB Research Microgrant Program

• Art Night + Annual Summer Picnic + Holiday Party

• Fully Stocked Model Shop

• Dedicated Virtual Reality Space + Tools

• Paid maternity/ paternity leave, plus DCPFL time.

• 24 hours/year paid volunteer time

• Reimbursement of testing certification costs

• JUST Certified company - check out our label ratings! https://hickokcole.com/2022/05/16/hickok-cole-receives-just-label/

• Parking/transportation pre-tax program

Project Interior Designer/Architect- (Design Focused)

What we are looking for

• Commercial Interior Designer or Architect with 6-12 years of experience, ideally with experience in workplace design, although other specialties will be considered

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture

• Exhibits strong design skills but also a solid technical sophistication

• Ability to contribute to AND lead a team through the conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, construction administration, and FF&E phases

• Is self-starting, energetic, and creative

• Excellent Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills

• Ability to work with the Director to develop strong design concepts and accurately document them in design presentations and construction documents.

• Ability to mentor and lead the design process with more junior designers

• Experience with space planning, FF&E specifications, material selections, codes, and coordination with consultants

• Experience with the construction administration process

• Excellent 3D graphic rendering skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Valid work permit (USA)

• This position is for our Washington, DC office only. 100% remote candidates will not be considered.

• Project travel may be required.

What we prefer

• LEED and/or WELL accreditation

• NCIDQ Certification or Architectural Licensure

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrates leadership and experience with broad, cross-disciplinary project teams

• Strong knowledge of Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia codes and IBC building codes and regulation