Designer - Entry Level St. Louis, MO

CannonDesign; Missouri; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking an entry-level Architecture Designer to join a multi-disciplinary team in the United States. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, you will support design development, document production, and client presentations using Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Revit, and Enscape.

You’ll contribute to model building and site visits to verify conditions and monitor progress. The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field by hire date.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential.
• Proficiency with Revit and Enscape; proficiency with Bluebeam, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, contribute to the design process using Illustrator, Photoshop, and SketchUp.
• Build physical building models.
• Produce architectural documentation under supervisory direction.
• Produce graphics materials and images for client presentations under supervisory direction.
• Assist in product research under direct supervision.
• Assist with research of building code information as directed by Project Architect.
• Participate in review of shop drawings and submittals under supervisory direction.
• Attend in-house project team meetings.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This entry-level position will have a design/technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Architect and project leadership the primary responsibilities will include the following:

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Under direct supervision of the Project Architect or Project Designer, contribute to the design process by utilizing various software platforms such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-up.


• Build physical building models.


• Produce architectural documentation under supervisory direction.


• Produce graphics materials and images for client presentations under supervisory direction.


• Assist in product research under direct supervision of Project Architect or Project Manager.


• Assist with research of building code information as directed by Project Architect.


• Participate in the review of shop drawings and submittals under supervisory direction.


• Attend in-house project team meetings.


• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk through of the site.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field required by hire date. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.


• Strong creative design portfolio is essential.


• Must have strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.


• Proficiency with Revit and Enscape preferred. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.


• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.


• We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.