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UMÉ Studio in Oakland, CA seeks a design-driven Interior Designer / Interior Architect to join full-time. You will lead interior concepts, FF&E strategy, and detailing across hospitality projects, coordinating with consultants. Remote-eligible with California project experience; occasional travel may be required.
The role demands aesthetic rigor and technical fluency, supporting drawing sets and site problem-solving within a small, focused team. 40 hrs/week, hybrid/remote options.
Umé Studio is a multi-disciplinary design practice in Oakland and New York City, founded and led by architect Mei-Lan Tan. We focus on hospitality: hotels, spas, wineries, retreats, bath houses—and the materials, furniture, interiors, and landscapes inside and outside them.
Current projects include a winery renovation in Carmel currently in Construction Administration, a 26 room oceanfront inn in Pacific Grove, and a large-scale bathhouse in Lombok in Concept Design.
We're seeking a design-driven, technically capable Interior Designer / Interior Architect to join our team full-time. The ideal candidate brings a strong sensibility for materiality, spatial storytelling, and interior detailing, with experience across all project phases from Concept through Construction Administration. Working closely with the Principal and project leads on hospitality and wellness projects, you'll contribute to interior architecture, FF&E strategy, documentation, and site coordination.
This role demands both aesthetic rigor and technical fluency, with the ability to operate independently within a small, highly focused studio. Position is remote-eligible; California project experience is required, and occasional travel for site visits and key meetings may be necessary.
UMÉ Studio is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable design practice. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We also hope to contribute to your career journey.