Project Designer Jobs in Missouri

Project Designer jobs in Missouri are active across architecture, interior design, commercial construction, and product development, with demand at every level from recent graduates to senior leads. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with smaller concentrations in Columbia and Springfield, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, HOK, and Emerson Electric maintaining a consistent presence in the market. The most in-demand specialties are commercial interiors, industrial product design, and infrastructure project delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerIMEG
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring6
Work type50% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Project Designer
Cushman & Wakefield
St. Louis, Missouri
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$46k - $54k/yr
Bachelor's degree in interior design
10,000+

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Project Designer II
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Project Designer II
Mammoth Sports Construction
Kansas City, Missouri
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree

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Mechanical Project Designer
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Mechanical Project Designer
IMEG
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Electrical Project Designer
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Electrical Project Designer
IMEG
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Project Designer and Technology Lead
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Project Designer and Technology Lead
MiTek
Chesterfield, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Designer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
4 jobs
St. Louis
2 jobs
Union
1 job
Raytown
1 job
Chesterfield
1 job
Jefferson City
1 job

Project Designer Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

IMEG2 open roles
MiTek1 open role
CORRO-TECH1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project designer jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, industrial design, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks for design development and documentation
  • Demonstrated portfolio of completed projects showing design process from concept through construction or production
  • Experience coordinating with engineers, contractors, and clients across multiple project phases
  • Familiarity with Missouri building codes, ADA standards, and local permitting processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and cross-functional team collaboration

Project Designer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project designer in Missouri?

Most project designer roles in Missouri require a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, industrial design, or engineering. Designers working toward licensure in architecture pursue registration through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects, which requires passing the ARE exams. Interior designers seeking the NCIDQ credential can use Missouri experience hours toward that qualification. Many employers hire candidates with a strong portfolio even before licensure is complete.

Which companies hire project designers in Missouri?

Employers hiring project designers in Missouri right now include IMEG, MiTek, and CORRO-TECH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas City and St. Louis firms in architecture, engineering, and manufacturing tend to post the most consistent openings across specialties.

Which Missouri cities have the most project designer jobs?

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Union have the most project designer openings in Missouri. Kansas City drives volume through its large architecture and engineering firms, commercial real estate activity, and manufacturing headquarters like Burns & McDonnell and Emerson Electric, while St. Louis supports openings through its corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and established design studios, with Columbia and Springfield adding smaller but steady demand from regional construction and institutional projects.

Are there remote project designer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because project designers often need to visit sites, collaborate in person, and review physical materials. About 50% of project designer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the positions that go fully remote tend to involve early-stage concept work, documentation, or product design that doesn't require regular on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a project designer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for junior designer or design coordinator roles at mid-size architecture and engineering firms in Kansas City or St. Louis, where firms like HOK and regional commercial interiors studios regularly bring on recent graduates. A strong portfolio demonstrating your design process matters more than years of experience at this stage. Pursuing an internship or co-op through Missouri university programs at Washington University or University of Missouri also gives direct connections to hiring firms.

Where can I find and apply to project designer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to project designer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across architecture, interior design, product development, and construction. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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