Senior Project Designer

Senior Project Designer

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.

• Experience – 10+ years of commercial design experience, including work in master planning, mixed-use developments, multi-family and hospitality
• Professional Licensure – preferred, not required
• 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 – Sketch Up, D5 Render, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, and AutoCAD

• 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

Interested and qualified professionals, please email a PDF of your resume and portfolio (no larger than 10mb) to

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.