ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Production Design Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Garver

CAD Production & Design Leader

Harlingen, TX · On-site

The Production & Design Leader will also be responsible for leading the production of 3D models and maintaining Civil3D/BIM/MicroStation standards for Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center. The ...

Garver

CAD Production & Design Leader

Harlingen, TX

The Production amp; Design Leader will also be responsible for leading the production of 3D models and maintaining Civil3D/BIM/MicroStation standards for Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center.

Light Energy LLC

Product Design

Austin, TX · On-site

$187K/yr

You'll own your own research-to-production design process across verticals and market expansion, working in a genuine design partnership where the quality bar raises through ongoing two-way critique.

Garver

CAD Production Designer

Harlingen, TX · On-site

$26.25 - $36.25/hr

The Production Designer will collaborate with engineers, production & design leaders, other designers, and technicians to produce drawings and manage workload on various Water Business Line (WBL ...

Capital One

Manager, Product Design

Plano, TX · On-site

$180K/yr

Manager, Product Design Product Design Manager (Individual Contributor) This is a Hybrid position located in Plano, TX. Relocation to Plano, TX is required if you're not located in the Dallas, TX ...

Capital One

Manager, Product Design

Plano, TX · On-site

$180K/yr

Manager, Product Design Product Design Manager (Individual Contributor) This is a Hybrid position located in Plano, TX. Relocation to Plano, TX is required if you're not located in the Dallas, TX ...

Oil Filtration Systems

Product Design Engineer

Boerne, TX · On-site

$121K - $145K/yr

May manage projects from conception level through release for production. * Field visits to handle ... D systems. • Good understanding of mechanical concepts and usage. • Ability to utilize ...

Oil Filtration Systems

Product Design Engineer

Boerne, TX · On-site

$121K - $145K/yr

May manage projects from conception level through release for production. * Field visits to handle ... D systems. • Good understanding of mechanical concepts and usage. • Ability to utilize ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Houston, TX

$148K - $181K/yr

Overview The Chief Product Design Director serves as the company's Chief Product Designer, setting the overall creative, design, and visual direction for the retail brand across product design ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Tyler, TX

$127K - $156K/yr

Overview The Chief Product Design Director serves as the company's Chief Product Designer, setting the overall creative, design, and visual direction for the retail brand across product design ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Tyler, TX · On-site

$127K - $156K/yr

Overview The Chief Product Design Director serves as the company's Chief Product Designer, setting the overall creative, design, and visual direction for the retail brand across product design ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Austin, TX · On-site

$150K - $184K/yr

Overview The Chief Product Design Director serves as the company's Chief Product Designer, setting the overall creative, design, and visual direction for the retail brand across product design ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

$150K - $184K/yr

Overview The Chief Product Design Director serves as the company's Chief Product Designer, setting the overall creative, design, and visual direction for the retail brand across product design ...

Cavender's

Chief Product Design Director

San Antonio, TX

$137K - $168K/yr

Overview The Chief Product Design Director serves as the company's Chief Product Designer, setting the overall creative, design, and visual direction for the retail brand across product design ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsProduction Design JobsProduction Design Jobs in Texas

Production Design information

See Texas salary details

$13

$33

$61

How much do production design jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for production design in Texas is $33.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is production design?

Production design refers to the process of creating the overall visual look and feel of a film, television show, theater production, or other media project. The production designer collaborates with the director, cinematographer, and other departments to develop sets, locations, props, costumes, and color schemes that support the story and evoke the desired atmosphere. Their work is essential in visually communicating the narrative and helping audiences immerse themselves in the world of the production.

How does a production designer typically collaborate with directors and other departments during a film or television project?

Production Designers work closely with directors to establish the visual tone and style of a project, translating the script’s narrative into physical environments. They regularly coordinate with departments such as art, construction, costume, lighting, and props to ensure visual consistency and creative alignment. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the Production Designer oversees the set design process, manages budgets, and ensures that all visual elements support the director’s vision while adhering to project constraints.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a production designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Designer, you need a strong background in art direction, spatial design, and visual storytelling, usually supported by a degree in design, fine arts, or a related field. Familiarity with design software like Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and CAD systems, as well as experience in set construction and budgeting, is typically required. Creativity, collaboration, strong communication, and attention to detail are vital soft skills for developing and executing compelling visual concepts with diverse teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the visual coherence and overall impact of film, television, theater, or advertising productions.

What is the difference between Production Design vs Set Designer?

AspectProduction DesignSet Designer
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall visual concept, including sets, costumes, and propsFocuses primarily on designing and building specific sets
CredentialsOften requires a degree in design, theater, or related field; experience in productionTypically has a background in architecture, design, or theater set construction
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with directors, art directors, and production teamsWorks closely with art directors and construction teams on set creation

Production Design involves managing the entire visual aesthetic of a production, while Set Designers focus specifically on designing individual sets. Both roles require creative skills and industry experience, but Production Designers have broader responsibilities overseeing the overall look.

Do production designers get paid well?

Production designers typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, location, and industry. In the entertainment and media industries, salaries can range from entry-level to six figures for experienced professionals working on major projects. Skills in design software and a strong portfolio can influence earning potential.

How hard is it to become a production designer?

Becoming a production designer typically requires a combination of education in design or related fields, extensive experience in film, television, or theater production, and strong skills in visual storytelling, set design, and project management. Gaining proficiency with design software and building a professional portfolio are also important steps in the process.

What can you do with a production design degree?

A production design degree prepares individuals to work as production designers in film, television, theater, or advertising, where they create visual concepts and oversee the design of sets, props, and environments. Graduates often collaborate with directors, art directors, and technical teams, using tools like CAD software and understanding set construction, to bring creative visions to life. The role typically requires strong artistic skills, knowledge of materials, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules.

What does a production designer do?

A production designer is responsible for creating the visual concept of a film, television show, or theater production. They design and oversee the construction of sets, select locations, and work with art directors and costume designers to establish the overall look and feel of the production environment. Strong skills in art, design, and project management are essential for this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Production Design jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Production Design jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Production Design jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Production Design job openings:

Production Design jobs near you
Infographic showing various Production Design job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,655 per year, or $33 per hour.

CAD Production & Design Leader

Harlingen, TX • On-site

Garver
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Garverexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Garver rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

As a member of Garver's growing Harlingen Water Infrastructure Design Center, the CAD Production & Design Leader will be responsible for leading the drafting and design for projects while mentoring Designers and Technicians. The Production & Design Leader will also be responsible for leading the production of 3D models and maintaining Civil3D/BIM/MicroStation standards for Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center. The Production & Design Leader will collaborate with multiple teams of engineers, other production & design leaders, designers, and technicians to produce drawings on various Water Business Line (WBL) projects.
This role in the Water Infrastructure Design Center is one that is central to project delivery through our many offices and utilizes the latest design software/technologies, predominantly Revit, Civil3D, and MicroStation software. Typical projects in design include civil, process mechanical, structural, building mechanical, and architectural designs for water and wastewater facilities.
Primary responsibilities of the Production & Design Leader will include:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects
  • Lead the coordination between project team disciplines (civil, process, structural, mechanical, and electrical)
    • Drawing Sheet List (both excel and design software)
    • Production of compiled PDF's for project milestones from all disciplines
    • Design changes where necessary
    • Clash detection and resolution between disciplines
    • Exporting of design files
    • Civil site plan linking
    • Facilitate P&ID design with all process modeling.
  • Lead the development of 3D models/alignments
    • Organization of facilities in different models as project requires.
    • Coordination of models with sub-consultants as needed.
    • Maintaining the shared coordinate system.
    • Owner of secured workset(s) for levels, grids, and scope boxes.
    • Lead the organization of alignments, plans, sections, and details for construction documents.
  • Attend project meetings as required.
  • Scope & Fee Development
  • Budget & Schedule Tracking
  • Work closely with Design Phase Managers to maintain scope, budget, and schedule to execute projects.
  • Maintaining strong communication with engineers and project managers to ensure timely delivery of projects and avoid any potential project conflicts. Acknowledge and coordinate design issues with disciplines.
  • Arranging necessary resources for file sharing and communication to effectively share design files across the company or with clients, sub consultants, and contractors.
  • Coordinate resources for assigned projects.
    • Develop markups working with the engineers.
    • Distribute and coordinate workload with fellow Designers and Technicians.
    • Review the work of your fellow Designers and Technicians and serve as their mentor.
    • Provide thorough review of every plan sheet for assigned projects to ensure all projects adhere to company standards, prior to engineers' review.
  • Mentor, equip, train, develop, and engage junior team members to become effective design professionals and undertake increasingly more complex assignments and responsibilities as they grow.

Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate must be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop, and maintain an efficient and productive team.
About Garver's Water Infrastructure Design Center:
The Water Infrastructure Design Center is a knowledge-based hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations all across Garver's footprint. The WIDC was created to bring together every unique discipline necessary to design custom solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, including civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, construction, applications, and operations. Having a focused team with in-person collaboration using the latest 3D and 4D BIM/Civil3D/MicroStation software leads to more efficient delivery, shorter design schedules, and lower change order percentages.
Requirements:
  • 10 or more years of computer aided drafting and design experience with an architectural &/or engineering design team
  • Extensive experience in the use of either Civil3D, Revit, or MicroStation software
  • Experience using MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • General understanding of various building types
  • Experience with architectural, industrial and commercial designs
  • Experience with multi-discipline CAD designs (i.e. piping, structural, electrical, I&C, controls, mechanical, HVAC, process)
  • Strong knowledge base of site development including grading, paving, drainage, and piping
  • Good communication and training skills (verbal and written)
  • Associates degree in CAD or similar 2-year degree

Preferred Skills:
  • Understanding of water or wastewater treatment specific equipment
  • Experience using Bluebeam software
  • Experience using ArcMap
  • Experience using StormCAD, HEC-RAC, HEC-HMS
  • Experience with file sharing protocols and other methods of file transfer
  • Associate's degree or higher with a focus on CAD/BIM
  • Experience with point clouds and point cloud processing with ReCap
  • Experience with BIM360/ACC file sharing software
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or biosystems/agricultural or related engineering discipline.

Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
#LI-RK1

What Garver employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply