Interior Designer

Join HGA's talented interior design team in Washington, DC - let's design the future together!

If you thrive on leading internal projects, collaborating with top-tier talent, and shaping exceptional environments, we want to hear from you!

HGA's Washington, DC office is expanding, and we're looking for an Interior Designer who's ready to grow, lead, and contribute to impactful work. If you're motivated by collaboration, design excellence, and creating environments that truly serve people, this is a place where your ideas will shape real projects.

In this role you will:

Lead internal project teams and guide development of impactful design solutions through original insight and strategic thinking.
• Collaborate with architectural and interior design teams to deliver innovative interior environments across diverse market sectors.
• Conduct material and concept research to support and inform design development, ensuring technical excellence and creative integrity.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, consultants, and researchers.
• Collaborate on project timelines and documentation from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with project goals and firm-wide best practices.
• Mentor junior designers and provide creative direction to foster growth and maintain design excellence.
• Champion interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to both standalone interior projects and integrated architectural initiatives.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited program.
• 8 years minimum professional experience in interior design.
• NCIDQ or CID accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  • interior design concepts, materials, and furnishing requirements - including concepts, practices, standards and principles;
  • thorough understanding of the technical process for large and small-scale interiors projects;
  • building materials, specifications, and construction techniques;
  • applicable codes (city, state, federal); and
  • finish materials, FF&E selection and specification, interior design components for millwork / casework and construction detailing.
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with 3D tools such as SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools highly desired.
• Fluent knowledge of adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with space planning and technical skills including 3D visualization, design detailing, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $84,000 - $98,500 depending on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering.

Learn more about us here.

Application Requirements & Instructions
Please submit resume and portfolio for consideration.