Senior Interior Design Lead — Austin, Hybrid

Hsu Office; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Associate Interior Designer to lead interior projects and manage teams. This hybrid role requires active project leadership, client engagement, and strong design direction from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate brings a robust portfolio, speaks to design direction and documentation, mentors staff, and thrives in a client-facing role while guiding multiple projects across scales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional interior design experience, in leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited university.
• Ability to commute to the Austin, TX office at least three days per week.
• Proven ability to lead projects and teams across all design phases.
• Experience serving as both design leader and client lead on interior projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and sustainability.
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects concurrently.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through to construction.
• Balance design excellence with client expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee teams of designers and cross-disciplinary consultants.
• Provide design direction, feedback, and mentorship to project teams.
• Lead complex interior projects with minimal oversight, shaping design development and documentation.
• Represent the office to clients and in market engagements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as primary contact.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary integration with consultants and ensure code compliance.
• Contribute to shaping the office’s interior design portfolio and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certification preferred

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced Associate Interior Designer to lead interior projects and manage teams. This hybrid role requires active project leadership, client engagement, and strong design direction from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate brings a robust portfolio, speaks to design direction and documentation, mentors staff, and thrives in a client-facing role while guiding multiple projects across scales.