2026 Design Entry-level Jobs in Massachusetts
When it comes to design entry-level jobs, you should understand that the term “design” encompasses many different industries. Some people, for example, become industrial designers. Industrial designers come up with and perfect designs for many different objects; they might be responsible for creating anything from hot, new cars to sports equipment or beloved toys for children. Obviously, if you are interested in industrial design jobs, you’ll have many different options in terms of where you work and what you create. Plus, you can make around $58,230 per year on average. For those who have a more specific interest and who know what type of design they would like to do, there are other, more specialized entry-level jobs in design. Those who want to create beautiful clothes of their own or to work with major clothing labels can find positions in fashion design. The average fashion designer makes around $64,530 per year, and there’s always that possibility that your designs could take off and become incredibly popular. Some fashion designers, such as Tommy Hilfiger and Betsey Johnson, have gone on to become household names thanks to the widespread popularity of their clothing designs. There are many other jobs in design related industries to consider as well. If you like to decorate homes, offices, and other establishments and to help bring out their true style and beauty, you could become an interior designer and make around $46,280 per year. And, of course, in today’s technologically dependent world, there are also graphic designers, artists who create logos and other advertising graphics for businesses, corporations, websites and more. These designers bring home around $43,500 per year. Within this design sector and the others discussed here, there are multiple possibilities and options for work, so you can truly create a career that’s perfect for you.
Hair Stylist
Sign/Print/Graphic Design Project Manager
Marketing Assets Designer
Creative Marketing Strategist - Digital & Print
Senior Designer - Retail
$105,000 per year
Digital/Print Designer – Bring Creativity to Life!
Paint Department Specialist
Research Software Engineer I - Onsite
Strength & Conditioning Coach w/biomechanics
Social Media Content Creator / Videographer
Design Engineer
Design Manager
Sales Design Consultant
Graphic Designer/Print Technician
Landscape Designer - Boston, MA & Los Angeles, CA
Digital and Social Media Marketing Manager, Undergraduate Admissions
Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Automated Test Equipment
Editor, Healthcare Dive
Bridal Stylist
Digital Marketing Associate
Project Manager Residential Construction Company
Full Time Line Cook
Pre-K Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Development Associate
Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Office Manager
Sr Architect Project Manager
Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Campus Planner, Institutional Planning
Infant Teacher
Toddler Teacher
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Teacher
MACHINIST, SENIOR, EXPERIMENTAL, College of Arts & Sciences, Physics
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications Internal & External Operations
Assistant Professor of Lighting, College of Fine Arts, School of Theatre
Client Success - Signing Estate Planning Paralegal
$75,000-$90,000 per year
Therapeutic Mentor - $500 Stay-On Incentive Eligible!
Therapeutic Mentor (Bilingual) - $500 Stay-On Incentive Eligible!
Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Biology, with a focus on Livable and Resilient Cities
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE – Medical/Surgical
Senior Producer News and Programming
Marketing Coordinator
$50,000-$60,000 per year

















