Project Designer Jobs in Ohio

Project Designer jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where firms in architecture, interior design, manufacturing, and engineering services maintain steady demand for designers at every level from junior to senior. Major employers with lasting Ohio footprints include Nationwide, Gensler's Columbus office, and Parker Hannifin, alongside a wide network of regional AEC firms and corporate real estate teams. The most in-demand specialties are commercial interiors, industrial facility design, and product development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerCape Fox Federal Integrators
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring3
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Multimedia Project Instructional Systems Designer
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Multimedia Project Instructional Systems Designer
Cape Fox Federal Integrators
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$87k - $104k/yr
Master's degree in educational technology

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Multimedia Project Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Support
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Multimedia Project Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) Support
Cape Fox Federal Integrators
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$87k - $104k/yr
Master's degree in educational technology

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Sargent & Lundy
Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid
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Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid
Sargent & Lundy
Columbus, Ohio
Data Engineering
Data Science
Data Science & Analytics
$94k - $144k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in drafting
1,001-5,000

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GreenbergFarrow
Engineering Project Designer
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Engineering Project Designer
GreenbergFarrow
Grandview Heights, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Senior Project Designer
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Senior Project Designer
NAC
Columbus, Ohio
Creative & Design
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Project Designer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
2 jobs
Wright-Patterson AFB
2 jobs
Grandview Heights
1 job

Project Designer Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Cape Fox Federal Integrators
Cape Fox Federal Integrators2 open roles
NAC
NAC1 open role
GreenbergFarrow
GreenbergFarrow1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or a related design discipline
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable CAD and BIM software
  • Portfolio demonstrating completed commercial, industrial, or residential projects
  • Two or more years of project design experience in a professional setting
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and Ohio construction regulations
  • Effective communication skills for coordinating with clients, contractors, and project teams

Project Designer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project designer in Ohio?

Most project designers in Ohio enter the field with a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, industrial design, or a related discipline from an accredited program. Those pursuing licensure in architecture work toward registration through the Ohio Architects Board, completing the Architectural Experience Program and passing the Architect Registration Examination. Interior designers seeking the NCIDQ credential follow a parallel path. Firms in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati regularly hire recent graduates into junior designer or designer-in-training roles.

Which companies hire project designers in Ohio?

Companies currently hiring project designers in Ohio include Cape Fox Federal Integrators, NAC, and GreenbergFarrow, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's strong base of AEC firms, corporate real estate departments, and manufacturing companies keeps demand for project designers consistent across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most project designer jobs?

Columbus, Wright-Patterson AFB, and Grandview Heights have the most project designer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and growing commercial real estate activity, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw demand from established manufacturing, architecture, and engineering firms anchored in those metros.

Are there remote project designer jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much project designer work involves site visits, client walkthroughs, and hands-on coordination. About 33% of project designer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Schematic design, drafting, and specification writing are the tasks most often performed off-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is a junior designer or design coordinator role at a regional AEC firm, where you work under licensed architects or senior designers on live projects. Large Ohio employers such as hospital systems, corporate real estate departments, and mid-size architecture firms regularly bring on recent graduates. Building a focused portfolio of studio, internship, or freelance work, and pursuing the Architectural Experience Program or NCIDQ qualification early, gives candidates a clear edge over applicants without documented credentials.

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

You can find and apply to project designer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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