Designer II

CannonDesign; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Houston is seeking a talented Architectural Designer. This role requires a strong design portfolio and a degree in Architecture. Responsibilities include contributing to conceptual and architectural design within a multi-disciplinary team and participating in project coordination. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of experience and proficiency in 3D rendering software such as Enscape or V-Ray. A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related professional experience required.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential.
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute conceptual design and provide architectural design as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prepare and contribute to design and presentation efforts including 3D design visualizations.
• Production of the BIM model and associated deliverables.

Skills

Conceptual design

Architectural design

3D design visualization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Enscape

Twinmotion

V-Ray

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Grasshopper

Dynamo

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 or 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

• Independently and under direction, contribute conceptual design and provide architectural design as part of a multi-disciplinary team; including design, material selection, coordination and architectural development.
• Prepare and contribute to design and presentation efforts including 3D design visualizations and other illustrative graphics.
• With direction, contribute to production of the BIM model and associated deliverables.
• Participate in project coordination with other disciplines.
• May take on a leadership role within the team on a particular project issue or topic.
• Review shop drawing submittals with guidance from the Project Architect.
• May participate in site visits.
• Attend and actively participate in project team meetings.
• 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 4 years of related professional experience required.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential.
• Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience with one or more real-time rendering and 3D rendering software such as Enscape, Twinmotion, and/or V-Ray required, as demonstrated through a portfolio of past and current visualization work.
• Some experience in computational design tools such as Grasshopper and Dynamo preferred.
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

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.

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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.