Designer IB

CannonDesign; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,300 - 76,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible spending account

Voluntary insurances

401k plan

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a talented architect to join our Denver team. This role focuses on design and technical work, supporting project architects and designers across development stages, with emphasis on coordination, material selection, and documentation in REVIT.

Qualifications include a professional architecture degree, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite. A strong portfolio and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional architecture degree required (Bachelor or Master’s). Accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• Strong portfolio and excellent communication, teamwork and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Architect/Designer in design, coordination and detailing of architectural materials and systems.
• Build physical building models and produce architectural documentation.
• Prepare graphics materials and images for client presentations.
• Assist in conceptual design through construction documents with project leadership.
• Review shop drawings under the Project Architect’s direction and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Participate in project team meetings and presentations.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Communication skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

About The Role

This 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

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide architectural support to the Project Architect or Project Designer in the design, selection, coordination, and detailing of architectural materials and systems.
• Build physical building models.
• Produce architectural documentation under the guidance of the Project Architect, Project Manager or Project Designer.
• Participate in preparation of graphics materials and images for client presentations.
• Participate in research initiatives as directed by the Project Architect or Project Manager.
• Assist project leadership in all activities during conceptual design through construction documents.
• Participate in the architectural design process in a support role.
• Review shop drawing submittals under the direction of the Project Architect.
• Respond to client’s questions and comments with supervisory guidance.
• Work in the REVIT model to produce plans, elevations and sections under the guidance of the Project Architect or Project Designer.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
• Attend project team meetings and participate in project presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field required. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related professional experience required.
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Demonstrates independent judgment in handling responsibilities at this level.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Denver office is $65,300 to $76,335 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

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.

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It’s not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

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.