Project Designer Jobs in Texas
Project Designer jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where architecture firms, engineering consultancies, and corporate real estate teams maintain steady pipelines for interior, industrial, and commercial design work at every level from junior designer to senior project lead. Established employers like Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, and Gensler have long-standing Texas operations and consistently fill project designer roles across both studio and field-integrated settings. Demand is strongest in commercial interiors, infrastructure-adjacent design, and mixed-use development, reflecting the state's sustained construction and development activity. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Provide leadership to the client and project team in establishment of the project goals and vision.
- Provide project interior design leadership across multiple projects.
- Lead the design development of the project's goals through all phases of the project (the Pursuit, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Design, Construction Administration).
- Evaluate client needs, analyze and effectively document design objectives and spatial requirements.
- Responsible for leading the interior design approach within the project team.
- Responsible for the conceptual and design development of interior spaces for the project.
- Coordinate project design work and code compliance.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines, including architecture, engineering and consultants.
- Conduct a review of drawings and support functions in conformance with project time, budget and quality constraints.
- Oversight of and productions of design visualization.
- Assist and/or lead in project planning through development and follow through of work plans/budgeting.
- Develop the schedule of work for the interior design components of the project.
- Assist in or lead client meetings.
- Maintain positive client and team relations.
- Implement, follow, maintain, and enforce interior design standards used throughout interior design team in all project aspects/ phases.
- Lead the development of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) throughout all phases of the interior design work, as required.
- Specification development and coordination.
- Mentor less experienced interior design staff.
- Actively participate and promote design leadership.
- Collaborate with design leadership.
- Consult with product vendors.
- Lead and/or participate in marketing activities, including proposal development and interviews.
- Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch list. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- May perform other duties as required.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
- A minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
- Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.
- Ability to provide interior design leadership across multiple projects.
- Strong design, story telling and technical skills as well as the knowledge of building and life safety codes required.
- Exceptional presentation, organizational, team building, collaboration and communication skills are a must.
- The ability to build and maintain client relationships is essential.
- Experience leading a high performing team is preferred.
- Critical thinker.
- Highly analytical.
- Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.
- Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- Travel as required.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Insurance
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project designer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or a related design field required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design and drafting software
- Experience managing design deliverables across multiple project phases simultaneously
- Strong coordination skills working with engineers, contractors, and project managers
- Familiarity with Texas building codes and local permitting processes preferred
- Ability to produce construction documents, specifications, and design presentations
Project Designer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project designer in Texas?
Most project designer roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or a closely related field, along with a portfolio demonstrating completed project work. Texas-based architecture firms often prefer candidates who are pursuing or have completed the Architectural Experience Program through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, which is administered in Texas by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Interior design-focused roles may align with NCIDQ certification, which Texas employers increasingly list as preferred. Building a portfolio through internships at Texas firms is the most direct path.
Which companies hire project designers in Texas?
Employers hiring project designers in Texas right now include Ryan Companies US, Affiliated Engineers, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's large infrastructure and commercial development pipeline means firms with long-term state contracts, including major engineering and architecture consultancies headquartered or regionally rooted in Houston and Dallas, tend to hire most consistently.
Which Texas cities have the most project designer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Frisco account for the largest concentration of project designer openings in Texas. Houston's energy sector and commercial real estate market drive demand through large engineering and architecture firms, Dallas supports a dense corporate headquarters and mixed-use development scene, and Austin's rapid growth in tech campuses and urban infill projects has made it one of the state's most active markets for design talent at all levels.
Are there remote project designer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since project designers often need to coordinate with contractors, visit sites, and review physical deliverables. About 45% of project designer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote share concentrated in roles focused on documentation, client presentations, and design development rather than construction administration or on-site coordination.
How can I get hired as a project designer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or entry-level design associate role at a Texas-based architecture or engineering firm, where you work under licensed designers on live projects. Large Texas firms like Jacobs, Gensler, and HDR run structured internship and new-graduate programs that regularly convert to full-time positions. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as CAD technician, architectural drafter, or design coordinator have a natural transition point. A strong portfolio, even from academic work, combined with Revit proficiency and progress toward NCIDQ or the Architectural Experience Program gives a candidate a clear edge with Texas employers.
Where can I find and apply to project designer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to project designer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search for roles that fit your experience level, location preference, and design specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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