Designer III

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee perk programs

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a design-focused architect to contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams in Chicago or Pittsburgh. You will work under Licensed Architects, developing design concepts, preparing visualizations, and presenting ideas to clients.

The role requires strong portfolio, proficiency in Revit and visualization tools, and collaboration across disciplines. Office-based with potential for remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture or related field (required).
• US architectural registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong design portfolio is essential.
• Proficient with Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools like Rhino; familiarity with Enscape/Twinmotion/V-Ray.

Responsibilities

• Independently and with others contribute conceptual and full architectural design.
• Incorporate business and communication objectives in design solutions.
• Present design ideas to clients in meetings.
• Prepare client presentation materials (2D/3D visualizations).
• Design projects to meet budget and owner parameters.
• Collaborate with interior designers and typology experts.
• Mentor junior team members; support collaborative culture.
• Overtime and site visit obligations as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Portfolio-based design

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation

Graphics

Organization

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Enscape

Twinmotion

V-Ray

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture or related field

Architectural Registration in the United States (preferred)

LEED accreditation (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Enscape

Twinmotion

V-Ray

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a design 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 in collaboration with others contribute conceptual design and provide full architectural design support throughout project.
• Incorporate business and communication objectives in strategic design solutions.
• Participate in client meetings, and effectively present selective design ideas as directed to clients.
• Prepare client presentation materials, particularly our 2D and 3D design visualizations, to convey the design in a compelling and sophisticated manner.
• Design projects to meet internal and external project requirements, including budget and other owner parameters.
• Work within our culture of being an integrated practice by closely collaborating with interior designers and typology subject matter experts on holistic design solutions from exterior to interior.
• Proactively identify, communicate, collaborate to resolve project-related issues.
• Provide mentoring to junior team members. You will assist in supporting an environment that exemplifies collaboration, experimentation, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
• Perform overtime work and travel, including site visits if appropriate.
• May perform other responsibilities as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture or related field required. Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of related professional experience required.
• Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential
• Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Additional 3D modeling experience in Rhino or other comparable software preferred.
• 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.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA office is $73,800 to $92,200 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.

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.