Designer II at CannonDesign

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

76700.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Architectural Design, 3D Rendering, BIM Modeling, Team Collaboration, Material Selection, Presentation Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Creative Design, Graphics, Site Visits, Project Coordination, Leadership, Computational Design, LEED Accreditation, Rendering Software

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 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. Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, MN. 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. Professional business attire is required for client meetings. Examples of professional business attire includes suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses and skirts. Travel required. 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. The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago office is $61,400 to $76,700 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.

Responsibilities

The Designer II will contribute to conceptual and architectural design as part of a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on a large healthcare facility project. Responsibilities include preparing design presentations, contributing to BIM models, and participating in project coordination and meetings.