Project Designers

Nelsen Partners, a design-focused architecture & planning firm, is seeking qualified professionals to join our Austin, TX and Scottsdale, AZ studios. Nelsen Partners is distinguished by the quality of our work, passion of our design teams, and dedication to our clients. Please visit us at  to learn more about our firm, culture, and award-winning projects.

We are looking for talented and dedicated Project Designers interested in design diversity, high quality buildings and spaces, collaboration, and professional development.

• Experience – 3+ years of commercial design experience, including master planning and mixed-use developments; license preferred
• Design Skills – sound design fundamentals, quality hand drawing, 3D design software proficiency
• Technical Skills – technical understanding of building systems, codes and construction documentation
• Team-oriented – successful collaborator in a high-energy design team environment
• Software Proficiency – Sketch Up, D5 Render, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam

• 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.