Director of the Richmond Office - Architecture and Design

This position is for our Richmond, Virginia office.

Are you curious about shaping the future of our field? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and rise to meet challenges head-on? Are you a self-starter who can work independently, knows when to ask the right questions, and enjoys collaborating with a team? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Who We Are

Hickok Cole is a mid-sized and 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 serve our clients by specializing in Architecture, Interior Design and Brand Experience. We’re a sociable group who like – and know how – to have fun. We have an amazing studio in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood where we create, engage and collaborate.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a dynamic design professional to lead our Richmond office – whether you're an established leader or a rising star ready to take the next big step. You'll guide a close-knit team of a dozen or so architects, designers, and creatives who bring energy, humor, and talent to all that they do.

As the senior face of our Richmond studio, you'll build relationships throughout the community while providing high-level guidance that keeps our projects moving in the right direction. This is a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. We are seeking a leader who can amplify our team’s momentum and help to unlock even greater potential in our community and the Southeast region.

What You’ll Do

• Get to know the Southeast region inside and out – its people, places, and design possibilities
• Guide the office's growth in alignment with our strategic vision
• Lead and inspire a team of architects, designers, and creatives
• Keep our projects moving and our design quality high
• Drive business development effort by building lasting relationships with clients and community partners in support of growing our portfolio
• Provide guidance and high-level oversight of the projects – managing timelines, resources and budgets while executing high quality design
• Run the office day-to-day while keeping an eye on the big picture
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• License to practice Architecture, Interior Design and/or ability to practice other specialties such as Urban Planning and Experiential Design
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Graphic Design or equivalent Professional degree.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience – ideally in the design of large-scale mixed-use, multi-family residential, hospitality and/or office projects
• Expertise in your field with established client and industry relationships in the south mid-Atlantic region.
• Talent for connecting with others and developing business
• A track record of bringing out the best in creative teams
• Outstanding listening and communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Valid work permit (USA)
  
  

What We Prefer

• Experience and network in the Richmond and Southeast region
• Demonstrated experience leading broad, cross-disciplinary project teams
• Have established relationships within industry organizations
• Knowledge of building codes and zoning regulations in the Southeast region.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Deltek, PlanGrid, REVIT
  
  

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work, in the office 3 days/week, up to 2 days remote (100% 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 Laptop
• iLAB Research Microgrant Program
• Three months paid maternity/ paternity leave.
• 24 hours/year paid volunteer time
• Paid AIA/IIDA dues, licensing costs and reimbursement of successful testing certification costs
• Subsidized Parking.
  
  

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