Designer - Entry Level at CannonDesign

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

31.78

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design, Technical Focus, Collaboration, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-up, Model Building, Architectural Documentation, Client Presentations, Product Research, Building Code Research, Shop Drawing Review, Communication, Teamwork, Presentation, Organizational Skills

Industry

Architecture and Planning

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 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. The salary range for this position to be filled in the Boston office is $28.27 to $31.78 hourly. 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.

Responsibilities

This entry-level role involves contributing to the design process using software like Illustrator, Photoshop, and Sketch-up, building physical models, and producing architectural documentation and client presentation graphics under supervision. Responsibilities also include assisting with product and building code research, reviewing shop drawings, attending meetings, and potentially visiting job sites.