Description
Project Luong Architects is seeking a talented and design-driven Interior Designer to help shape thoughtful, elevated environments within our civic, community, recreation, hospitality, and mixed-use projects.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong eye for aesthetics and composition who also understands the technical realities of construction, detailing, material performance, and furniture coordination. We are looking for a designer who excels at concept development but can also move fluidly between concept development and technical execution - someone who cares equally about atmosphere, functionality, proportion, and the way spaces are ultimately experienced by people.
The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, visually sophisticated, and capable of contributing meaningfully throughout all phases of design and documentation.
What You'll Do
- Develop interior design concepts, palettes, material selections, and spatial experiences aligned with overall project visionÂ
- Contribute actively to project design direction and creative problem solving throughout all phases of workÂ
- Produce interior architecture and design documentation including plans, elevations, finish schedules, and detailingÂ
- Support coordination and consistency across drawing sets, specifications, and project documentationÂ
- Coordinate interior scope with architectural teams, consultants, vendors, and manufacturersÂ
- Research and specify interior finishes, furnishings, fixtures, lighting, and materialsÂ
- Assist in furniture selection, layout planning, procurement coordination, and installation oversightÂ
- Prepare presentation materials, renderings, mood boards, and client-facing graphics, and physical material boards
- Contribute to design discussions for the entirety of the project related to proportion, scale, materiality, lighting, and user experience.Â
- Coordinate technical material specifications and ensure selections align with project budgets, durability, and constructability requirementsÂ
- Lead interior-focused projects or project scopes with minimal oversight from senior staffÂ
- Support construction administration efforts including submittal review, finish verification, and field coordinationÂ
- Participate in client meetings, vendor coordination, and project presentationsÂ
- Maintain organization and consistency across project documentation and design deliverables
Compensation & Benefits
Project Luong Architects offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that supports both professional growth and personal well-being, including:
Salary - $65k to $85k
Benefits include...
Company contributed Medical/Dental/Vision (Company pays 80% of premiums for employees)
Employee paid Life/AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability
Company matched 401K plan
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
10 Company paid Holidays plus 2 days of Floating Holidays
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (8 weeks)
Annual Profit Sharing
Flexible Hours
Hybrid Weekly Work Schedule
Flexible Location Program (July or December)
MWBE Firm with Employee Diversity
Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Organization Memberships + Networking Events
Breakfast every Tuesday
Employee Social Activities and Teambuilding
Exercise Facility on site (complimentary membership)Â
Voted "2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work: Small" by Houston Business Journal
We believe in investing in our people and creating an environment where talented professionals can build meaningful, long-term careers.
At Project Luong Architects, Interior Designers play a critical role in shaping the experience, identity, and atmosphere of the spaces we create from early concept through substantial completion.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- 5-8 years of professional experience in interior design and architectureÂ
- Professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related fieldÂ
- Understanding of hospitality, civic, and community sectors, with experience in hotels and/or community centers.
- Strong creative skills for development of interior designs. Interest in architectural design is a plus.
- Strong understanding of interior detailing, finish applications, furniture systems, and material specificationsÂ
- Proficiency in Revit (this is a must!), Adobe Creative Suite or Photoshop/Gimp (image editing software), and Microsoft Office Suite. Sketchup and Enscape proficiency is a plus.
- Experience preparing finish palettes, FF&E budgets, FF&E selections and specification packages, and presentation materialsÂ
- Knowledge of furniture vendors, specifications, and coordination processes preferredÂ
- Strong graphic communication and oral presentation skillsÂ
- Ability to balance creativity with technical coordination and documentation accuracyÂ
- NCIDQ certification or active pursuit of licensure preferredÂ
- Experience with 3D modeling, rendering, and visualization tools preferredÂ
- Interest in professional organizations, industry engagement, and continued professional growthÂ
Characteristics of Success
- Possesses a strong eye for composition, proportion, texture, and colorÂ
- Thinks holistically about how spaces feel and functionÂ
- Balances creativity with technical precisionÂ
- Communicates ideas clearly both visually and verballyÂ
- Takes initiative and ownership of workÂ
- Handles feedback professionally and collaborates effectively with teamsÂ
- Maintains attention to detail across both design and documentationÂ
- Shows willingness to cross train and fill in where help is needed
- Participates actively in mentorship, studio culture, and collaborative team engagementÂ
- Shows curiosity about business development, client relationships, and long-term project successÂ
- Stays curious about materials, furnishings, trends, and evolving design practicesÂ
Why Project Luong Architects
We are a collaborative, architecture-led practice focused on creating meaningful civic and community-centered spaces. Our work spans recreation, community, hospitality, and public projects throughout Texas and beyond.
We believe successful projects come from strong relationships, thoughtful leadership, and teams that care deeply about both design and execution. We are committed to mentorship, professional growth, and creating an environment where people can take ownership of their work while continuing to develop their skills and leadership.