Entry Level Design Manager Jobs

New grad design manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like HDR, Teksky, and Tellusicom hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateVirginia
Top employerHDR
Top cityAshburn, VA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Fire Sprinkler Design Manager
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Fire Sprinkler Design Manager
Teksky LLC
Ashburn, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Data Center Electrical Design Manager
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Data Center Electrical Design Manager
Tellusicom INC
Ashburn, Virginia
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$53k - $63k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Infrastructure Design Project Manager
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Infrastructure Design Project Manager
Brown and Caldwell
Alexandria, Virginia
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$129k - $212k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architecture
1,001-5,000

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Project Manager - Building Design
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Project Manager - Building Design
HDR
Charlotte, North Carolina
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Design Integration Manager
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Design Integration Manager
Clarkson Construction Company
Kansas City, Missouri
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Project Management
On-Site
None

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Entry Level Design Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

HDR1 open role
Teksky1 open role
Tellusicom1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
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Entry Level Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level design manager job?

Entry level design manager roles reward candidates who can show hands-on work over credentials alone. A portfolio demonstrating real projects, even from coursework, internships, or freelance work, gives you a concrete edge. Employers at this level also look for comfort with design tools, an eye for organizing a creative workflow, and the ability to communicate design decisions clearly to non-designers.

Which companies hire entry level design managers?

Companies hiring entry level design managers right now include HDR, Teksky, and Tellusicom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including consumer brands, technology companies, and agencies that build junior design managers into their teams from the ground up.

Are there remote entry level design manager jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at the entry level. About 0% of entry level design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so fully remote positions exist but are not the majority. Candidates open to on-site or hybrid arrangements will find the widest range of opportunities at this stage.

Are these new grad design manager jobs?

Yes, many of these roles are new grad and junior positions that welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, treats internship work or a strong portfolio as qualifying, and does not require prior people-management history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply.'

Which industries hire the most entry level design managers?

Entry Level design manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire at the entry level because they maintain active in-house design functions and regularly build out junior talent to support growing creative and product teams.

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