Interior Designer

About the role

The Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is an award-winning, fully integrated architecture and interior design practice with offices in Austin and Houston. Our work is rooted in hospitality and placemaking and includes diverse projects that range from large mixed-use developments, adaptive reuse projects, public realm design, architectural branding, single family homes, hotels, restaurants, workspaces, and bespoke furniture design. We work throughout Texas and across the country in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Denver.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and delivery of projects across a variety of scales, typologies, and phases of design
• Developing interior design concepts and translating them into coordinated drawings, details, renderings, presentations, and construction documents
• Creating mood boards, finish palettes, material studies, and presentation materials that communicate design intent clearly and effectively
• Assisting with the selection, specification, and coordination of finishes, fixtures, furnishings, artwork, and accessories
• Contributing to the design and coordination of custom furniture, millwork, lighting, and other bespoke interior elements
• Cooking with consultants, vendors, and internal team members to maintain project alignment and documentation quality
• Taking ownership of assigned portions of a project while proactively communicating progress, questions, and potential coordination issues
• Participating on multiple concurrent projects in various capacities

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional interior design experience, including design and construction document production for commercial, hospitality, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited university
• Ability to commute to our Austin, TX office a minimum of three days per week
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of interior design practice, including design documentation, detailing, building materials, building systems, applicable building codes, and construction technologies
• Strong understanding of finishes, fixtures, furnishings, lighting, artwork, and decorative elements
• Demonstrated design ability and a strong portfolio of academic and professional work
• Strong technical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively across multiple projects simultaneously
• Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to collaborate within a team environment