I'm Hunter McCalla, a senior interior designer specializing in immersive hospitality environments. With 8+ years crafting branding-aligned guest experiences for mid- to high-end restaurants, I translate brand vision into cohesive interior concepts, storytelling, and curated spaces. I'm passionate about collaborating with owners, operators, and brand teams to deliver memorable guest experiences, manage cross-disciplinary coordination, and mentor junior designers. I love identity development, materials, and space planning to elevate every project from concept to construction.

Hunter McCalla

I'm Hunter McCalla, a senior interior designer specializing in immersive hospitality environments. With 8+ years crafting branding-aligned guest experiences for mid- to high-end restaurants, I translate brand vision into cohesive interior concepts, storytelling, and curated spaces. I'm passionate about collaborating with owners, operators, and brand teams to deliver memorable guest experiences, manage cross-disciplinary coordination, and mentor junior designers. I love identity development, materials, and space planning to elevate every project from concept to construction.

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I’m Hunter McCalla, a senior interior designer specializing in immersive hospitality environments. With 8+ years crafting branding-aligned guest experiences for mid- to high-end restaurants, I translate brand vision into cohesive interior concepts, storytelling, and curated spaces.

I’m passionate about collaborating with owners, operators, and brand teams to deliver memorable guest experiences, manage cross-disciplinary coordination, and mentor junior designers. I love identity development, materials, and space planning to elevate every project from concept to construction.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Senior Interior Designer at 3877
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed cohesive interior concepts to align with brand and client goals. Led and presented design from concepts from start to finish for upscale hospitality and boutique restaurant projects. Coordinated design development and consultant communication across multiple concurrent projects. Collaborated directly with owners, ops, and brand reviewers to deliver cohesive & effective guest experiences. Managed and developed client relationships resulting in repeat business and referrals. Mentored junior design staff and interns across project phases and deliverables.
Senior Interior Designer at Aria Group Architecture + Design
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Developed cohesive interior concepts to align with brand and client goals. Collaborated in design progression from concept to construction documentation. Produced and presented comprehensive design presentations to secure design approvals. Produced and collaborated on construction documentation sets with design and architecture team.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design at Fay Jones School of Architecture & Design, University of Arkansas
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services