Senior Level Associate Designer Jobs

Senior level associate designer jobs place experienced designers in ownership of creative direction, project outcomes, and the design teams or workstreams that bring concepts to execution. Openings cover on-site, hybrid, and remote settings across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like HDR, Burns & McDonnell, and Amazon hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles372+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHDR
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type72% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Product Designer
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Senior Product Designer
OnIT
Remote
Product Management
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$135k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Lead UX Designer
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Lead UX Designer
Crocs
Broomfield, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$97k - $156k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Lead UX Designer
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Lead UX Designer
ADP
Alpharetta, Georgia
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$93k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Lead Exterior Designer
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Senior Lead Exterior Designer
Rivian
Irvine, California
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
Master's degree
10,000+

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Senior Graphic Designer
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Senior Graphic Designer
Centene
Missouri
Creative & Design
Marketing
Graphic Designer
$56k - $101k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Level Associate Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • HDR16
  • Burns & McDonnell16
  • Amazon13
  • Floor & Decor13
  • Kimley-Horn9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software105
  • Consulting & Professional Services96
  • Construction & Real Estate53
  • Healthcare & Medical Services19
  • Retail17

Senior Level Associate Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level associate designer job?

Employers at this level want candidates who can lead projects from brief to delivery without close oversight. A portfolio that shows strategic thinking, not just craft execution, is essential. Demonstrating that you have mentored junior designers, influenced design systems, or owned cross-functional relationships puts your application ahead of candidates who can only show individual output.

Which companies hire senior level associate designers?

Companies hiring senior level associate designers right now include HDR, Burns & McDonnell, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from both large in-house design teams that need experienced individual contributors and from consultancies and agencies staffing senior creative talent for client-facing work.

Are there remote senior level associate designer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at this level. About 28% of senior level associate designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer confidence in placing experienced designers outside a physical studio. Fully on-site roles do still appear, particularly at companies where in-person collaboration with product or brand teams is a priority.

What makes an associate designer role senior level?

A senior level associate designer role is defined by ownership and scope rather than task completion. Expectations include leading design decisions independently, setting the direction for projects rather than executing instructions, contributing to or maintaining design systems, and mentoring less experienced designers. Senior roles carry accountability for outcomes and require cross-functional judgment that mid-level positions do not.

Which industries hire the most senior level associate designers?

Senior level associate designer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their products, platforms, or brand identities require experienced designers who can operate with minimal direction and shape design quality across complex, ongoing work.