What does a Project Designer do?
Project designers develop solutions for their client’s architectural complexities. They initiate and create project designs and plans with the responsibility for preparing presentations and designing drawings. They coordinate all trades and agencies related to a building's design while monitoring drawings and develop design documentation, technical specifications, and other project-related documents as needed. They attend meetings to discuss issues and new design ideas and analyze design issues while suggesting corrective actions.
Project designers oversee change order management and document filing activities and work with management to develop drawings according to company design standards while staying abreast of the latest developments in design technologies and techniques. Project designers need a bachelor's degree in interior design, interior architecture, or architecture, and proficiency with systems, including AutoCAD and Adobe suite.
- Use prior experience to convert system design concepts into specific layouts by interpreting information set forth in basis of design as well as information gathered from users, other consultants, field surveys and code research.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, architecture, computer science, or information systems.
How much does a Project Designer make near United States?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$74,685
/ yrProject Designer Career Path
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Years of Experience Distribution
Project Designer Insights
CADENAS“If you are a good worker you get harder job to do for almost the same salary.”
OTJ Architects“A healthy work / life balance is actively encouraged and I am able to fulfill my personal obligations while thriving in my professional life.”
McClelland Consulting Engineers“Encourages work and life balance.”
Studio Shed“Dogs at work and friendly environment.”
Furniture Marketing Group“Nice people to work with”
HOK“Relatively good work life balance”
Cushman & Wakefield“Great people to work with”
Core States Group“The pay is pretty good”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Project Designer
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