Senior Project Designer

PDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k Plan with Company Contribution

Paid Employee Parking

Mentorships and Coaching

Job summary

A design firm in Austin is looking for a Senior Project Designer to lead teams in creating impactful interiors. This role requires over 10 years of experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Revit. The successful candidate will engage clients, manage design phases, and mentor younger staff. The firm offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits including health insurance, a 401k plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design, with 5+ in workplace interiors.
• Ability to convey design concepts both internally and externally.
• Must be a team player and able to mentor younger staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in creating design concepts and material palettes.
• Engage clients in programming and design analysis.
• Coordinate design phases and participate in construction documentation.

Skills

Leadership in design projects

Collaboration

Client engagement

Color sense

Proficiency in Revit

3D modeling software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Suite

Excel

Enscape

Lumion

Rhino

Job description

PDR is an interior architecture and workplace design firm committed to shaping a better world through the power of design. We believe that the workplace is a strategic business tool. It's more than a location, it's a catalyst for culture, productivity, and growth. As we continue to design forward‑thinking environments that empower people to thrive, we’re looking for a dynamic, versatile professional to join our team and help amplify our story.

WHY JOIN US?

We are a people‑first firm. At PDR, you’ll be part of a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and purposeful design. We offer a flexible, supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and celebrates collective success.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Senior Project Designer at PDR, you will join a talented team that works to create thoughtful and meaningful experiences for our clients that allow them to thrive and grow as a business. You must have experience in leading all aspects of the design and furniture process to advise our clients and ensure success in every aspect of their project, including but not limited to – programming, space planning, material selection, construction documents, furniture selection and specification, and construction administration. You will be expected to lead collaborative project teams to design spaces that augment organizational goals and create meaningful experiences for the people that work there. You will also work with other designers at PDR on continued design innovation and excellence within PDR’s own culture of design and design standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Concept

• Lead the project team in the creation of a design concept and corresponding material palettes that embody the business goals and overall story of the client.
• Engage the client in programming and workplace design analysis to identify the project’s key issues and business objectives.
• Coordinate with the Partner, Project Manager, and/or Project Architect to identify the design scope, budget, and schedule.
• Guide the schematic design and design development phases of the project. Coordinate with the Project Architect during the design development and engineering handoff phases. Actively participate in the construction document process.
• Creates, schedules, and organizes tasks for the team in order to meet design deliverables.

Culture and Career Development

• Establish the content for all Design presentations. Confirm that the design solutions being presented are appropriate with the project budget and schedule. Engage the client in the Design process and be responsible for the resolution of all design elements.
• Mentor the project team and designers in developing the complete project design solution and maintaining a primary design concept through construction documents.
• Be actively involved in industry events, vendor events, learnings and presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NCARB accredited school
• 10+ years of post‑graduate experience with a minimum of 5 years in workplace interiors.
• Ability to effectively convey a design concept and strategy internally with a team and externally with clients
• Excellent color sense and great passion for design
• Must be able to specify and prepare RFPs for contract furniture
• Proficiency in simple and advanced 3D modeling, visualization and graphic software – Revit required
• Additional skills could include Excel, Adobe Suite, Enscape, Lumion, Rhino and modeling software programs
• Professional License required or within 18 months of hire
• Commercial workplace interior design experience is a plus
• Sustainable certification (ex. LEED, WELL, Fitwell, etc) is a plus
• Must be a team player and have the ability to collaborate and work well with colleagues
• Must be able to develop, delegate to, mentor and teach younger staff
• Must be self‑motivated, take ownership of tasks, and have strong organizational skills
• Desire to be research driven and understand current market trends and what's next in design
• Attend company happy hours and internal vendor presentations as possible
• Must be active in industry events and networking events

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life options
• 401k Plan with Company Contribution
• Company Approved Allowances
• Paid Employee Parking
• Employee Assistance Program and Services
• Competitive Vacation and Holidays
• License and Exam Reimbursement
• Mentorships and Coaching

IF YOU ARE READY TO WORK HARD, LEARN A LOT, AND HAVE FUN DOING IT, HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!

• Submit your resume along with your portfolio if this sounds like the perfect role and team for you.
• Forward to a friend or colleague that you think would love to hear about this role.
• Learn more about us on our website + social media.

Interview Process

If your resume is selected, our HR team will reach out to you to set up an interview and next steps. Click the "Apply" button below to submit your resume.

PDR is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creates a diverse environment. All employment decisions at PDR are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PDR encourages applicants of all ages. PDR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.