AIA Arizona Job Board

POSTED 6/1/2026

We are looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Project Designer driven by a passion for design excellence.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing design leadership for commercial projects in our Austin or Scottsdale studios.  They will collaborate with project teams to develop a project’s design vision and be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the design from Concept through implementation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Professional Licensure – preferred, not required
• Experience – 10+ years of commercial design experience, including work in master planning, mixed-use developments, multi-family and hospitality
• Design Skills –strong design fundamentals, critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Technical Skills –strong technical understanding of codes, zoning, building systems, and construction methods
• Communication Skills – engaging, dynamic communicator/presenter with both internal teams and with clients and consultants; strong written and verbal skills; quality hand drawing skills
• Team-oriented – successful collaborator in a high-energy team environment
• Software Proficiency – SketchUp, Lumion, D5 Render, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, and AutoCAD

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Comprehensive benefits – Medical/dental/vision insurance; 401k matching; paid time off + closed week between Christmas and New Year’s; paid parental leave; license/AIA membership reimbursement; paid parking/transit; etc.
• Flexibility – Weekly flex-time opportunities including alternative daily work hours and a compressed work week option
• Professional development & growth – Knowledge building, continuing education opportunities, and project-level mentorship
• Team diversity & engagement – 80+ talented professionals across both studios and growing, with frequent opportunities for collaboration and socializing
• Competitive compensation

CONTACT

Interested and qualified professionals, please email a PDF of your resume and portfolio (no larger than 10mb) to careers@nelsenpartners.com.

Nelsen Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

POSTED 6/1/2026

MCG Tempe is seeking a collaborative and detail-driven Project Architect to join our team in the design and documentation of Retail and Fitness sector projects from concept through construction administration. We are looking for someone who can play a critical role in translating development vision into quality, buildable design solutions while coordinating closely with internal teams, consultants and construction partners.

7-10 years of professional experience, commercially based, retail experience a plus. Professional licensure or track to obtaining an architectural license is preferred. Skilled Revit based project experience. Strong knowledge of building and accessibility codes, and an ability to work independently and be self-directed. Excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and a commitment to exceptional client service. Ability to coordinate project deliverables with development, construction, engineering and consulting partners to maintain design quality and project alignment goals. Strong ability to produce both design and construction drawings for AHJ approval as well as experience in construction-phase documentation including RFI’s, shop drawings, change orders and construction bulletins. Ability to track project scope, design changes and associated costs while supporting project budgets and schedules. Enthusiasm for learning, improving and aspiring others to do the same.