Design Coordinator

HGA • Washington, DC

3d

About The Position

Join HGA’s talented Interior Design team in Washington, DC - let's design the future together! Are you a passionate and experienced Interior Designer ready to take your career to the next level? HGA is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Washington, DC Interior Design practice. If you thrive on leading internal projects, collaborating with top-tier talent, and shaping exceptional environments, we want to hear from you! Why HGA? You’ll work alongside industry thought leaders in a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and design excellence . We’re committed to shaping environments that inspire and elevate the human experience. 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; and champion interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to both standalone interior projects and integrated architectural initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited program
• 8 years minimum professional experience in interior design
• 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)
• Finish materials, FF&E selection and specification, interior design components for millwork / casework and construction detailing
• Proficiency in Revit required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• NCIDQ or CID accreditation preferred
• Experience with 3D tools such as SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools highly desired

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees