Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson

Design Coordinator

Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson$112K — $117K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture or related field
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Revit; Experience with SketchUp and Enscape is a plus
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office; Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite desired
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Architects and Interior Designers to develop design concepts
  • Prepare visual aids including plans, renderings, and sketches for presentations
  • Research and specify materials to meet design and project requirements
  • Engage with a variety of projects across different types and scales
  • Handle technical aspects of interior design from setup to construction administration
  • Assist in planning, designing, and specifying furniture
  • Contribute to the development of Artwork and Environmental Graphics concepts

Benefits

  • Annual bonus and success sharing bonus program
  • 401(k) with guaranteed contributions
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance plans
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Short- and long-term disability programs
Full Job Description
Overview:

Step into a design role where your creativity truly shapes the spaces people rely on!

Location: Washington, DC

 

Join HGA’s Washington, DC Interior Design team and bring your passion for innovative, human‑centered environments to a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary firm.

 

We’re looking for an Design Coordinator who brings curiosity, energy, and a strong interest in healthcare and/or corporate design. If you’re eager to grow, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful projects, this is a place where your ideas will matter.

 

In this role, you’ll play a key part in both architectural and interior design efforts—immersing yourself in concept development, planning, documentation, and technical execution from project kickoff through construction administration. You’ll help translate client needs into thoughtful solutions, support interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to creating spaces that elevate the human experience.

 

If you thrive in a collaborative studio environment and are driven to design with purpose, we’d love to connect with you.

 

In this role you will:

 

  • Work along side Architects and Interior Designers to establish a design concept by translating programming requirements into design solutions that enhance the user experience and meet the project goals.
  • Prepare plans, renderings, sketches, or other visual aids for design presentations.
  • Research, select, and specify materials to support design goals and project’s technical requirements.
  • Work on a variety of project types and scales.
  • Perform technical aspects of the interior design process from project setup through to construction administration.
  • Assist with Furniture planning, design and specification.
  • Develop Artwork and Environmental Graphics concepts.

 

What you will need to have:

 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Interior Design/Interior Architecture program or related field.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Revit required; Experience with SketchUp, Enscape desired.
  • Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; Adobe Creative Suite desired.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail and motivation to learn.
  • Collaborative and professional work ethic.
  • Ability to take initiative and work both in a team environment and as an individual.
  • Attention to detail, organization skills and an ability to manage multiple deadlines.

 

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: $54.16/hour - $56.62/hour depending on qualifications and experience.

 

Application Requirements & InstructionsPlease submit resume and portfolio for consideration.

About Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson

Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA) is an American architecture, engineering and planning firm with offices in Minneapolis and Rochester, Minnesota; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, California; and Washington, DC. The firm was founded in 1953 by Richard Hammel, Curt Green, and Bruce Abrahamson. HGA provides services in architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, lighting design, landscape architecture, and environmental graphics design. The firm has worked on projects in the healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, government, and science and technology sectors. HGA has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Firm Award in 2013.
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