Project Interior Designer/Architect Jobs in Richmond,VA,US

Job description
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

JUST Certified company - check out our label ratings!

Parking/transportation pre-tax program