About Xponent21
What is Xponent21?
Xponent21 (xponent21.com) is a Richmond, Virginia-based digital marketing agency and brand consultancy founded in 2015 and headquartered at 316 West Broad Street. The agency's self-description: "specializing in AI-driven SEO strategy, integrated digital advertising, and video storytelling that builds trust, authority, and measurable results." Capabilities span AI Optimization & SEO, Branding & Identity Design, Content Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy & Consulting, Social Media Management, Video Production, Website Design & Development, and WordPress Support.
Xponent21 serves clients across multiple industry verticals — contractors, dentistry and healthcare, education, manufacturing and supply chain, nonprofits, professional services, and technology service providers — combining specialised industry expertise with full-funnel digital execution.
Where will I work?
Xponent21 operates a hybrid model anchored at their Richmond, VA office. Per the careers page: "We operate in a hybrid model with a Richmond-based office. Most team members come in weekly for collaboration and team connection." Candidates must live within the Greater Richmond, VA area — this is a hard requirement listed on the application form.
What is the Xponent21 team like?
Xponent21 is a small (~12 employees), tight-knit team of "ambitious and dedicated professionals" who pride themselves on understanding "the complex needs of today's workforce" while creating an environment that supports both professional and personal goals. Open roles span technical and creative disciplines — Full-Stack Web Developer, Senior Account Strategist, Sales & Growth Consultant, and Creative Media Intern.
The agency emphasizes blocking time for personal wellness — "Blocking time on your calendar to walk the dogs or take a yoga class is highly encouraged" — signalling a deliberately human approach to productivity.
Work-Life Balance
Xponent21 has structured full-time employment around 32 hours per week — a genuine 4-day-week setup. On top of that, employees receive up to 23 days of paid time off per year with flexible Friday usage. The careers page reinforces work-life-balance as a core operating principle alongside professional ambition.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time = 32 hours per week (4-day work week)
- Up to 23 days annual paid time off with flexible Fridays
- Hybrid work environment based at Richmond VA office
- Medical insurance with 50% premium costs covered
- Dental reimbursement benefit
- Generous retirement savings program after 1 year of employment
- Encouraged to block calendar time for personal wellness (e.g., walking dogs, yoga)
- Competitive remuneration package
- Variety of work across multiple industry verticals