Technical Designer III Los Angeles, CA

CannonDesign; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k plan

Remote work options

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a senior architect with a strong design portfolio to join a multidisciplinary team in Los Angeles. The role emphasizes architectural detailing, coordination with engineers, and leadership on project teams.

The candidate should have 6+ years of experience, a degree in architecture from an accredited program, and proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. CDT and LEED credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture from an accredited program (preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of related professional experience.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Independently contribute design, production, coordination, and detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants.
• Maintain communications with the Owner and Consultants on project status, design intent, concerns and questions.
• Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
• Evaluate design for code compliance and assist in plan check review and approvals.
• May independently process 'Requests for Information.'
• Perform field site observations; site visits may require a physical walk-through.
• Coordinate with all team members on project assignments.
• May supervise, train and direct interns and less experienced team members.
• May take a leadership role within the project team and in team meetings.
• May participate in marketing proposals.

Skills

critical thinking

analytical

communication

teamwork

presentation

organizational skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture from an accredited program

Architectural Registration in the United States

CDT accreditation

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a 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 contribute design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants.
• Maintain communications with the Owner and Consultants on project status, design intent, concerns and questions.
• Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
• Evaluate design for code compliance and assist in plan check review and approvals.
• May independently process "Requests for Information."
• Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Coordinate with all other team members on project assignments.
• May supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less experienced team members.
• May take a leadership role within the project team.
• May take a leadership role in team meetings.
• May participate in marketing proposals.
• May perform other duties as required.

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.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical
• Must be a fully qualified professional.
• Able to perform work with some degree of latitude and with some ambiguity in work.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

The salary range for this position is $81,100 to $101,400 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 is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us - and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy 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 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.