Senior Project Designer

PDR - Planning, Design, Research; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life options

401k with company contribution

Employee Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Annual professional development

License and exam reimbursement

Mentorships and coaching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PDR - Planning, Design, Research is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead design concepts and oversee all phases from programming to construction documents for workplace interiors. You will collaborate with partners, project managers, and architects to define scope, budget, and schedule while guiding a team to deliver thoughtful experiences for clients.

The role requires a strong background in interior design or architecture, with at least 10 years of post-graduate experience, including 5

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NCARB accredited school.
• Minimum 10+ years post-graduate experience, at least 5 in workplace interiors.
• Proven ability to convey design concepts internally and to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design concept with client collaboration and develop material palettes that reflect the client’s goals.
• Oversee schematic design, design development, and construction documents; manage tasks to meet deliverables.
• Mentor team members, participate in industry events, and contribute to design excellence within the firm.

Skills

Revit

3D modeling

Visualization

Adobe Suite

Enscape

Lumion

Rhino

Excel

Collaboration

Leadership

RFPs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture (CIDA/NCARB)

Job description

Who We Are 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.

Who We Are 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.

Design Deliverables

• 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 AllowancesPaid Employee Parking
• Employee Assistance Program and Services
• Competitive Vacation and Holidays
• Annual Professional Development Allowance
• License and Exam Reimbursement
• Mentorships and Coaching
• Career Growth Opportunities

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

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating 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.