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Parkhill

Senior Project Designer

Frisco, TX · On-site

Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles. Sustainability credentials preferred (ex: LEED AP, Well AP, etc.). * Ability to address client requests, budget ...

Parkhill

Senior Project Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles. Sustainability credentials preferred (ex: LEED AP, Well AP, etc.). * Ability to address client requests, budget ...

Parkhill

Senior Project Designer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles. Sustainability credentials preferred (ex: LEED AP, Well AP, etc.). * Ability to address client requests, budget ...

Parkhill

Senior Project Designer

Frisco, TX · Hybrid

Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles. Sustainability credentials preferred (ex: LEED AP, Well AP, etc.). * Ability to address client requests, budget ...

The MASY Group

Instructional Course Designer

Arlington, VA

$74K - $101K/yr

Ensure instructional materials meet accessibility requirements, including WCAG 2.1 AA, and incorporate Universal Design for Learning principles * Conduct usability and quality reviews for course ...

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Infographic showing various Universal Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,491 per year, or $55 per hour.

Senior Project Designer

Parkhill

Frisco, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Overview

The Senior Project Designer possesses a strong design portfolio, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to lead the design execution from concept through construction architectural projects of multiple scales. 

Life at Parkhill 

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers - we are neighbors who choose to live and serve in the communities we work.  

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities
  • Provide design leadership for multiple projects through their duration including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
  • Work closely with teams across the firm to promote, model, and execute an interdisciplinary, holistic design approach that enhances the culture of design excellence and building performance.
  • Facilitate collaboration with internal and external teams, professional consultants, and other strategic partners.
  • Participate in design iterations with team members in generating and directing 3D modeling, utilizing various software such as Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion in conjunction with Adobe Creative Suite.
  •  Provide strategically minded design support for the firm and communicates key firm initiatives and strategies.
  •  Guide and mentors' designers.
  •  Provide vision for proposals and strategy for interviews to secure project opportunities.
  •  Help to nurture and sustain client relations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's of Architecture.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience with corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work. Be prepared to show examples of Programming, Schematic, & Design Development, CD's as well as finished project photos.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present design concepts and rationales graphically, verbally, and through writing.
  • Understanding and experience integrating sustainable and universal design principles. Sustainability credentials preferred (ex: LEED AP, Well AP, etc.).
  • Ability to address client requests, budget considerations, existing or new architectural opportunities or constraints or other impacts on design concept.
  • Ability to sketch/draw by hand.
  • Knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts.
  • Competency in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino (Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
  • Architectural license preferred.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

  • Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays. 
  • Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill. 
  • Competitive Benefits: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.       
  • Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match. 
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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