Hospitality Design Lead: Concept to Construction

AIA Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambert McGuire Design in Austin, TX seeks a seasoned Project Lead Designer to steer hospitality projects from concept through construction. You will lead design development, guide designers, coordinate with consultants, and ensure that drawing sets meet the studio's highest standards.

You will mentor junior team members, manage multiple timelines, and collaborate with clients to translate concepts into buildable spaces for restaurants and hotels.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of interior architecture experience, hospitality preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to lead drawing sets and coordinate with consultants.
• Licensure is not required, but experience coordinating with AORs, fabricators, and GCs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own design development and documentation for projects.
• Lead production of drawing sets from SD through CDs.
• Coordinate with AORs, engineers, and consultants.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee interns.
• Communicate project status and risks to leadership.
• Support construction with RFIs and field directives.

Skills

Hospitality interior architecture

Project leadership

Coordination with AORs

Mentoring junior team

Revit

Bluebeam

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lambert McGuire Design in Austin, TX seeks a seasoned Project Lead Designer to steer hospitality projects from concept through construction. You will lead design development, guide designers, coordinate with consultants, and ensure that drawing sets meet the studio's highest standards.

You will mentor junior team members, manage multiple timelines, and collaborate with clients to translate concepts into buildable spaces for restaurants and hotels.