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 work at an amazing studio in Union Market at
301 N St. NE, Suite 300, Washington DC 20002.
Most importantly, 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 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 you will do:
Collaborate with the project team to develop and execute highly creative, themed concept designs from ideation through construction
Create compelling 3D renderings and design presentations with the team to communicate design vision
Coordinate with project consultants throughout all design phases
Design and specify custom furniture, products, and finishes that align with themed concepts
Direct art curation and collaborate with fabricators on custom installations
Produce accurate construction documents and technical drawings to support design implementation
Work closely with the Director of Themed Interiors to refine design concepts and ensure design intent is realized in built form
What we are looking for:
8-12 years of experience
in highly creative projects, television/movie set design, commercial, or hospitality projects with Interior Designers/Interior Architects who can bring heavily themed concept designs into built reality
Based in
Washington, DC metro
area for
hybrid
work (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design
Experience with concept ideation, renderings, custom products and finishes, furniture selections and custom furniture design, space planning, art curation, and art directing
Experience with custom fabrication and technological sophistication, large size projects or HQ experience
Excellent Revit/Smart Modeling, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills (Rhino skills a plus)
Excellent 3D graphic rendering skills
Ability to work with the Director 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
Available for regular out-of-state travel as needed by team
Fluent in written and spoken English
Valid work permit (USA)
What we prefer
Experience with design-build projects or large HQ projects
LEED and/or WELL accreditation
Progress towards NCIDQ Certification or Architectural Licensure
What we offer
Hybrid Work, in the office 3 days/week, remote 2 days*
Please note this position is for our Washington, DC 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 + Standing 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
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