Design Director Jobs in Pennsylvania
Design Director jobs in Pennsylvania are actively sought across the state's strong creative, healthcare, and financial services sectors, with demand reaching from mid-career creative leads through executive-level design executives. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchor most of the hiring, with a secondary concentration in the Lehigh Valley, where established employers like Comcast, Highmark Health, and PNC Financial Services maintain substantial design and brand functions. The most in-demand specialties are brand and visual identity, UX and product design leadership, and integrated marketing creative direction. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Digital Infrastructure Design Director to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex digital infrastructure projects across the United States and globally.
This fully remote position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams supporting some of the world's most critical communications and connectivity infrastructure, including:
- Submarine cable landing stations
- Terrestrial fiber and backhaul networks
- Hyperscale and edge data center infrastructure
- Network operations and mission-critical facilities
- Broadband and telecommunications infrastructure
- Utility and power infrastructure supporting digital infrastructure developments
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading large, multidisciplinary teams through project planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction support, and program delivery.
You will work directly with global telecommunications providers, hyperscale cloud companies, infrastructure developers, investors, and public-sector organizations that are shaping the future of digital connectivity.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the delivery of complex digital infrastructure projects from due diligence and site selection through design, construction, and commissioning.
- Direct multidisciplinary engineering and design teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, environmental, permitting, and security professionals.
- Serve as the primary client-facing leader responsible for project success, stakeholder engagement, and strategic account growth.
- Manage project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Guide technical design decisions for mission-critical facilities and communications infrastructure.
- Support development of cable landing stations, fiber networks, carrier-neutral facilities, data centers, and related infrastructure projects.
- Lead design reviews, workshops, and executive-level stakeholder meetings.
- Identify and mitigate project delivery risks.
- Provide technical leadership during permitting, utility coordination, and environmental review processes.
- Support construction administration activities, commissioning efforts, and operational readiness reviews.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and industry partners.
- Mentor and grow technical staff while supporting expansion of AECOM's Digital Infrastructure practice.
- Contribute to strategic pursuits, proposals, and business development initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Architecture, Information Technology, or related discipline + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- 8+ years of experience managing complex infrastructure, telecommunications, mission-critical, utility, or data center projects.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional credential.
- Experience delivering data centers, telecommunications facilities, broadband networks, fiber infrastructure, utility infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or related large-scale infrastructure programs.
- Experience supporting hyperscale, telecommunications, technology, utility, or infrastructure clients.
- Knowledge of submarine cable systems, cable landing stations, dark fiber networks, carrier-neutral facilities, or long-haul communications infrastructure.
- Experience supporting international projects and geographically distributed teams.
- Familiarity with permitting, environmental compliance, utility coordination, and regulatory processes.
- Experience using BIM/Revit, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, GIS, or related design and collaboration platforms.
- Strong business development, proposal management, and client engagement experience.
- Proven ability to mentor staff and lead high-performing teams.
Additional Information
- This position is fully remote within the United States.
- Domestic and international travel may be required to support client meetings, site assessments, design workshops, key project milestones, and construction activities.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- Professional references may be requrested as part of the hiring process.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Digital Infrastructure Design Director to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex digital infrastructure projects across the United States and globally.
This fully remote position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams supporting some of the world's most critical communications and connectivity infrastructure, including:
- Submarine cable landing stations
- Terrestrial fiber and backhaul networks
- Hyperscale and edge data center infrastructure
- Network operations and mission-critical facilities
- Broadband and telecommunications infrastructure
- Utility and power infrastructure supporting digital infrastructure developments
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading large, multidisciplinary teams through project planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction support, and program delivery.
You will work directly with global telecommunications providers, hyperscale cloud companies, infrastructure developers, investors, and public-sector organizations that are shaping the future of digital connectivity.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the delivery of complex digital infrastructure projects from due diligence and site selection through design, construction, and commissioning.
- Direct multidisciplinary engineering and design teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, environmental, permitting, and security professionals.
- Serve as the primary client-facing leader responsible for project success, stakeholder engagement, and strategic account growth.
- Manage project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Guide technical design decisions for mission-critical facilities and communications infrastructure.
- Support development of cable landing stations, fiber networks, carrier-neutral facilities, data centers, and related infrastructure projects.
- Lead design reviews, workshops, and executive-level stakeholder meetings.
- Identify and mitigate project delivery risks.
- Provide technical leadership during permitting, utility coordination, and environmental review processes.
- Support construction administration activities, commissioning efforts, and operational readiness reviews.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and industry partners.
- Mentor and grow technical staff while supporting expansion of AECOM's Digital Infrastructure practice.
- Contribute to strategic pursuits, proposals, and business development initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Architecture, Information Technology, or related discipline + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- 8+ years of experience managing complex infrastructure, telecommunications, mission-critical, utility, or data center projects.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional credential.
- Experience delivering data centers, telecommunications facilities, broadband networks, fiber infrastructure, utility infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or related large-scale infrastructure programs.
- Experience supporting hyperscale, telecommunications, technology, utility, or infrastructure clients.
- Knowledge of submarine cable systems, cable landing stations, dark fiber networks, carrier-neutral facilities, or long-haul communications infrastructure.
- Experience supporting international projects and geographically distributed teams.
- Familiarity with permitting, environmental compliance, utility coordination, and regulatory processes.
- Experience using BIM/Revit, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, GIS, or related design and collaboration platforms.
- Strong business development, proposal management, and client engagement experience.
- Proven ability to mentor staff and lead high-performing teams.
Additional Information
- This position is fully remote within the United States.
- Domestic and international travel may be required to support client meetings, site assessments, design workshops, key project milestones, and construction activities.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- Professional references may be requrested as part of the hiring process.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Design Director Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Construction & Real Estate
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design director jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related creative field
- Seven or more years of progressive design experience with at least three in a leadership role
- Portfolio demonstrating brand, UX, or integrated campaign work at scale
- Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional creative teams across multiple projects
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent industry-standard design platforms
- Experience presenting design strategy and creative concepts to executive stakeholders
Design Director Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design director in Pennsylvania?
Becoming a design director in Pennsylvania follows a portfolio-driven career path rather than a state-issued license, since the role carries no Pennsylvania-specific credential or registration requirement. Most candidates complete a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, industrial design, or a related field, then build experience as a senior designer or creative lead. Pennsylvania's larger agencies, healthcare systems, and financial institutions typically promote from within or hire candidates who can demonstrate leadership of multi-person creative teams alongside a strong body of relevant work.
Which companies hire design directors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring design directors in Pennsylvania right now include WellSpan Health, Cencora, and CRB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's mix of major media, healthcare, and financial services organizations sustains consistent demand for senior creative leadership across both corporate in-house and agency settings.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most design director jobs?
Conshohocken, York, and Philadelphia account for the largest share of design director openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia generates the most opportunities, driven by its concentration of advertising agencies, healthcare systems, and financial services headquarters, while Pittsburgh's technology and healthcare sector growth has increased demand for in-house creative leadership, and smaller metros reflect the presence of large regional employers and university-affiliated institutions in those areas.
Are there remote design director jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, since design director work centers on strategy, creative review, and stakeholder communication that translates well to distributed environments. About 100% of design director openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly Pennsylvania employers have adopted flexible arrangements for creative leadership. Brand strategy, UX oversight, and integrated campaign direction tend to be the most remote-compatible functions within the role.
How can I get hired as a design director in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a senior designer or associate creative director role first, building leadership experience before pursuing a director title. Philadelphia-area agencies and in-house creative teams at large Pennsylvania employers like Comcast and Independence Blue Cross regularly hire senior designers who take on team lead responsibilities over time. Developing a portfolio that includes brand systems, UX projects, or campaign work at scale and pursuing a Pennsylvania-based design mentorship program or AIGA Philadelphia chapter involvement can accelerate the transition into a formal director position.
Where can I find and apply to design director jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to design director jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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