Entry Level Project Designer Jobs
New grad project designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Consumer Goods, and Food & Beverage, with employers like GHD, CPH, and Vesta hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Designer / Associate Project Manager to join the Architecture Design Studio team at our San Francisco, Tustin, Anchorage or Guam offices. This role is focused on offering hands-on exposure to project management and the opportunity to build core planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Architectural Design: Contribute to the planning, design, construction, testing, communication, evaluation, and implementation of architectural solutions.
- Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
- Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) System: Help with building/construction activities by designing layouts and maps that reflect the property scope and the parameters of buildings/constructions.
- Construction Advice: Provide professional advice relating to construction regulations and best practice with regard to the maintenance, alteration, and construction of buildings.
- Building Surveys: Undertake building and technical surveys, with support and guidance from experienced surveyors, to determine the building condition and identify defects and associated risks. Includes conducting a wide range of surveys on complex sites.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Feasibility Studies: Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
- Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Analysis: Analyze parts of the bid solicitation project requirements and gather and assess information related to the feasibility of these requirements for the organization.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
What You Will Bring To The Team
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Architecture or equivalent.
Experience
- General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.
Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000 based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Description
Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Designer / Associate Project Manager to join the Architecture Design Studio team at our San Francisco, Tustin, Anchorage or Guam offices. This role is focused on offering hands-on exposure to project management and the opportunity to build core planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Architectural Design: Contribute to the planning, design, construction, testing, communication, evaluation, and implementation of architectural solutions.
- Engineering Drawings: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
- Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) System: Help with building/construction activities by designing layouts and maps that reflect the property scope and the parameters of buildings/constructions.
- Construction Advice: Provide professional advice relating to construction regulations and best practice with regard to the maintenance, alteration, and construction of buildings.
- Building Surveys: Undertake building and technical surveys, with support and guidance from experienced surveyors, to determine the building condition and identify defects and associated risks. Includes conducting a wide range of surveys on complex sites.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Feasibility Studies: Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
- Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Analysis: Analyze parts of the bid solicitation project requirements and gather and assess information related to the feasibility of these requirements for the organization.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
What You Will Bring To The Team
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Architecture or equivalent.
Experience
- General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.
Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000 based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Entry Level Project Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project designer job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows real or concept projects from beginning to end, since most employers at this level care more about what you can demonstrate than how many years you have. Internship experience, academic projects, or freelance work all count. Look for postings that explicitly mention junior, associate, or new grad as those are written with your background in mind.
Which companies hire entry level project designers?
Companies hiring entry level project designers right now include GHD, CPH, and Vesta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of design studios, architecture firms, construction companies, and product-focused organizations that bring on junior talent to support senior designers and grow their own pipeline.
Are there remote entry level project designer jobs?
Yes, though on-site remains the more common setup at this stage. About 30% of entry level project designer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so opportunities do exist for candidates who need flexibility. Hybrid roles are often more common than fully remote at the junior level, since many employers prefer some in-person collaboration early in a designer's career.
Are these new grad project designer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project designer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, academic projects, or a portfolio as valid credentials in place of full-time work history. If a posting does not require a specific number of years and invites candidates to show their work, it is a strong fit for a new grad.
Which industries hire the most entry level project designers?
Entry Level project designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Consumer Goods, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors tend to drive junior hiring because they run ongoing projects that require design support at every stage, creating consistent demand for candidates who are ready to contribute early and develop their skills on the job.