Jobs · Art & Creative · Texas

Interior Designer (Austin)

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture · Austin, TX · 3 mo ago
Art & CreativeFull-time

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Austin office. This role is ideal for a designer who is ready to take ownership of meaningful portions of a project while continuing to grow their technical, design, and project leadership skills. Working alongside experienced project leaders and design teams, this individual will contribute to projects across a variety of scales and typologies, helping translate design concepts into thoughtful, well-executed spaces and experiences.

Responsibilities Include

  • 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
  • Supporting construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting with field observations
  • 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

Job 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
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively across multiple projects simultaneously
  • Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to collaborate within a team environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is primarily performed in an office environment, with periodic travel to project sites, construction sites, client meetings, vendor showrooms, and other project-related locations.

To perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to:

  • Remain stationary and work at a computer workstation for extended periods throughout the workday
  • Frequently operate a computer and other standard office equipment
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and team members in person, by phone, and electronically
  • Travel to project sites, client meetings, construction sites, and vendor locations as needed
  • Move throughout active construction sites, existing buildings, project sites, and showroom environments, which may include walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, reaching, and navigating uneven surfaces
  • Observe and assess project conditions, construction progress, design details, and installed work
  • Occasionally transport project materials, samples, presentation materials, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Visually review drawings, specifications, project documentation, and digital design tools for extended periods

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