Project Designer

DUST is an award-winning architecture studio that designs contemporary buildings rooted in the histories and heritages of place. Our work has received multiple Jeff Harnar Awards for Contemporary Design in the Southwest, has been featured in local, national, and international publications, and was recently included in the U.S. Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale.

We design projects ranging from single-family residences to public pavilions, civic spaces, community centers, and tailored, site-specific hospitality projects. DUST is small by design.
As a studio, we think together, work together, and make together. We are seeking a Project Designer with 1–5 years of professional experience for a full-time, in-studio position in Tucson, Arizona.

The Project Designer will work closely with the Principals and team on all phases of design and documentation. The position requires curiosity, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.

• Contribute to all phases of design, from concept through delivery
• Produce clear drawings, diagrams, models, and presentation materials
• Assist in technical detailing and preparation of construction documentation
• Coordinate with consultants and fabricators
• Support project schedules and documentation standards

• Interest in DUST’s design ethos and hands-on approach to architecture
• Strong design sensibility and technical understanding
• Professional degree in Architecture (Master’s not required)
• 1-5 years of professional experience in an architecture practice
• Proficiency with CAD, Rhino, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Full-time, in-studio position based in Tucson, AZ
• Opportunity to work on residential, civic, and nature-focused community projects
• Collaborative studio environment with a healthy work-life balance
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States