Architect: Immersive Themed Entertainment Design

Cuningham; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cuningham designs places that don’t just impress — they resonate. We seek a licensed Architect with deep experience in themed entertainment to own complex, multi-phase projects from early massing through construction administration.

You will lead design solutions, document exterior envelopes, coordinate BIM, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role requires a professional degree and active licensure.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of professional experience in architectural design.
• Direct experience in themed entertainment, attraction design, or immersive environments is required.
• Strong design sensibility paired with solid technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently advance assigned project scope.
• Experience with exterior envelope systems, wall assemblies, waterproofing, massing studies, and site coordination.
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM 360 and the ability to coordinate complex BIM models across disciplines.
• Collaborative working style with clear communication skills across disciplines, consultants, and clients.
• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Architectural licensure or active pursuit of licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions across all project phases through an iterative, collaborative process — sketching, 2D/3D modeling, and computational methods.
• Develop and document projects through both creative design and technical detailing, including exterior massing, site studies, and interior space planning/programming.
• Research and build proficiency in exterior materials and products, wall assemblies, waterproofing, and vertical circulation.
• Plan, develop, and participate in design presentations.
• Coordinate BIM models, documentation, and specifications internally and with consultants, contractors, and other disciplines for the best design outcomes.
• Participate in code review and construction administration activities alongside the Project Architect and on-site staff, including on-site observations and verifications.
• Own quality of work within your assigned focus area of the project.
• Proficiently use MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Revit/BIM 360; build working familiarity with Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion.

Skills

Architectural design

BIM coordination

Licensure in architecture

Themed entertainment experience

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit/BIM 360

Rhino

Enscape

Lumion

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Cuningham designs places that don’t just impress — they resonate. We seek a licensed Architect with deep experience in themed entertainment to own complex, multi-phase projects from early massing through construction administration.

You will lead design solutions, document exterior envelopes, coordinate BIM, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role requires a professional degree and active licensure.