BENEFITS OVERVIEW

AIA Arizona; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Closed week between Christmas and New Year’s

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Austin is seeking a talented Senior Project Designer responsible for providing design leadership for commercial projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams to develop design visions and ensure quality throughout implementation. Qualifications include 10+ years of commercial design experience, strong design fundamentals, and proficiency in tools such as SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite. A comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial design experience, including work in master planning, mixed-use developments, multi-family and hospitality.
• Strong technical understanding of codes, zoning, building systems, and construction methods.
• Successful collaborator in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design leadership for commercial projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop design vision.
• Ensure integrity of design from concept through implementation.

Skills

Strong design fundamentals

Critical thinking

Creative problem solving

Engaging communication

Team orientation

Education

Professional Licensure

10+ years of commercial design experience

Tools

SketchUp

Lumion

D5 Render

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Project Designer driven by a passion for design excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing design leadership for commercial projects in our Austin or Scottsdale studios. They will collaborate with project teams to develop a project’s design vision and be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the design from Concept through implementation.

Requirements

• Professional Licensure – preferred, not required
• Experience – 10+ years of commercial design experience, including work in master planning, mixed‑use developments, multi‑family and hospitality
• Design Skills – strong design fundamentals, critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Technical Skills – strong technical understanding of codes, zoning, building systems, and construction methods
• Communication Skills – engaging, dynamic communicator/presenter with both internal teams and with clients and consultants; strong written and verbal skills; quality hand drawing skills
• Team‑oriented – successful collaborator in a high‑energy team environment
• Software Proficiency – SketchUp, Lumion, D5 Render, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, and AutoCAD

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive benefits – Medical/dental/vision insurance; 401k matching; paid time off + closed week between Christmas and New Year’s; paid parental leave; license/AIA membership reimbursement; paid parking/transit; etc.
• Flexibility – Weekly flex‑time opportunities including alternative daily work hours and a compressed work week option
• Professional development & growth – Knowledge building, continuing education opportunities, and project‑level mentorship
• Team diversity & engagement – 80+ talented professionals across both studios and growing, with frequent opportunities for collaboration and socializing
• Competitive compensation

Nelsen Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.