CAREERS

Abel Design Group is seeking a talented Interior Designer with 1–3 years of experience to join our Austin studio. This role supports project teams across all phases of design, from schematic development through construction documentation. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow their technical and design skills in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to
careers@abeldesigngroup.com

Our Austin office is looking for a seasoned Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager to lead complex interior architecture and design projects. This leadership role is responsible for guiding design vision, managing client relationships, coordinating consultants, and overseeing project delivery from concept through construction. The ideal candidate brings strong mentorship skills, business acumen, and deep experience across corporate and hospitality environments.

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to
careers@abeldesigngroup.com

Abel Design Group is growing and seeking a Director of Hospitality Design to lead and expand our hospitality studio. This senior leadership role is ideal for a creative, strategic design leader with deep hospitality expertise, strong business acumen, and a passion for shaping memorable guest experiences.

The Director of Hospitality will guide the creative vision for restaurant and hotel projects while supporting client development, studio growth, and firm-wide design excellence. This role partners closely with leadership to build long-term client relationships, mentor teams, and elevate Abel Design Group’s presence in the hospitality market through thoughtful, experience-driven architecture and interiors.

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to
careers@abeldesigngroup.com

We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer or Interior Architect to join our Houston office, focusing on corporate interiors. This role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams. Candidates should be confident leading design execution and mentoring junior staff.

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to
careers@abeldesigngroup.com

Abel Design Group’s Atlanta office is growing and seeking an Interior Designer with 3+ years of experience. This role supports project delivery across all phases of design, with an emphasis on corporate interiors. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, design-driven, and comfortable working on multiple projects in a collaborative studio environment.

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to
careers@abeldesigngroup.com

We are seeking a licensed Architect with a strong interior focus to join our Atlanta studio. This role involves leading interior architecture projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring design intent is carried through documentation and construction. Ideal candidates bring a balance of design leadership, technical rigor, and client communication skills.

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to
careers@abeldesigngroup.com

Abel Design Group is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our Durham office, specializing in corporate interiors. This role leads project teams through all phases of design, manages client relationships, and ensures high-quality execution. The ideal candidate is a confident design leader with strong Revit expertise and experience mentoring designers.

To apply, please email your resume and portfolio to
careers@abeldesigngroup.com

Abel Design Group is seeking a Technical Architect to join our Houston office.  The ideal candidate will lead technical execution across all architecture and hospitality projects, with responsibility for documentation quality, coordination, code compliance, and constructability. Establishes and enforces firm standards, oversees QA/QC, and ensures consistent delivery of complete, buildable construction documents. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enforce firm-wide documentation and detailing standards.
• Lead QA/QC reviews key project milestones; ensure permit-ready, coordinated drawing sets.
• Direct code analysis, occupancy classification, and life safety planning.
• Oversee permitting strategy and coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensure accessibility compliance across all projects.
• Maintain technical oversight from schematic design through construction.
• Coordinate with consultants to align architectural and engineering systems.
• Review and resolve RFIs, submittals, and field issues during Construction Administration.
• Serve as Architect of Record where required.
• Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Minimize change orders, coordination conflicts, and field rework.
• Support project teams in making timely, technically sound decisions.
• Mentor staff in documentation, detailing, and systems integration.
• Enforce adherence to firm standards across all teams.
• Lead internal training on technical delivery and lessons learned.
• Drive consistent delivery of coordinated, high-quality construction documents.
• Improve project outcomes by reducing RFIs, change orders, and field conflicts.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit for production, model management, and documentation standards.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD for legacy systems, consultant coordination, and detail development.
• Advanced use of Bluebeam Revu for QA/QC workflows, document review, and construction administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking QA/QC, project data, and coordination logs.
• Ability to establish and enforce BIM and documentation workflows across project teams.
• Experience integrating consultant models and managing multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong command of digital QA/QC processes, including redlining, version control, and issue tracking.

Qualifications:

• Registered Architect.
• 15+ years of experience in commercial and hospitality projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in construction documentation and QA/QC.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, detailing, and constructability.
• Proven experience with permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Ground-up and complex renovation experience preferred.
• Experience developing firm-wide standards or BIM protocols preferred.
• Extensive construction administration experience preferred.
• Strong technical leadership, coordination, and team development capabilities.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to careers@abeldesigngroup.com

Abel Design Group is seeking an Interior Architect/Designer/Project Manager to join its Atlanta.  The ideal candidate will excel in innovative design solutions and be committed to design excellence.  The candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to collaborate and lead a team, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Guide team in establishing project concept and aesthetics
• Lead design vision from concept through construction, ensuring consistency and quality
• Implement all phases of projects, including client meetings, field verification, drawing production, material and furniture selection, and construction administration
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently
• Work with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives
• Oversee design documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with design intent
• Manage client expectations regarding scope, budget, and schedule
• Maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Provide senior-level design input, problem-solving, and creative direction across project teams
• Ensure that project documentation and contracts meet standards
• Track and ensure project profitability
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts
• Foster and maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with team members
• Recruit and mentor staff
• Mentor designers through design reviews, redlines, and feedback to elevate team performance

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant architecture or design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Must be a Registered Interior Designer or a Registered Architect with a current license
• If Registered Architect, NCARB, and AIA registration preferred
• Proficiency in Revit preferred
• Management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Advanced knowledge of building materials, construction, and building codes, including ADA

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to careers@abeldesigngroup.com   

Abel Design Group is seeking an Interior Architect/Designer/Project Manager to join its Austin and Houston offices.  The ideal candidate will excel in innovative design solutions and be committed to design excellence.  The candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to collaborate and lead a team, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.    

Responsibilities: 

• Guide team in establishing project concept and aesthetics
• Lead design vision from concept through construction, ensuring consistency and quality
• Implement all phases of projects, including client meetings, field verification, drawing production, material and furniture selection, and construction administration
• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently
• Work with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives
• Oversee design documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with design intent
• Manage client expectations regarding scope, budget, and schedule
• Maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Provide senior-level design input, problem-solving, and creative direction across project teams
• Ensure that project documentation and contracts meet standards
• Track and ensure project profitability
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts
• Foster and maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with team members
• Recruit and mentor staff
• Mentor designers through design reviews, redlines, and feedback to elevate team performance

Qualifications: 

• 15+ years of relevant architecture or design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Must be a Registered Interior Designer or a Registered Architect with current license
• If Registered Architect, NCARB and AIA registration preferred
• Proficiency in Revit preferred
• Management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Advanced knowledge of building materials, construction, and building codes, including ADA

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to careers@abeldesigngroup.com