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CannonDesign

St. Louis

Designer - Entry Level at CannonDesign

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Posted 2 months ago
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CannonDesign

CannonDesign is an integrated global design firm that leverages Living Centered Design to help organizations transform and achieve next-level impact. With a diverse team of strategists, architects, engineers, and industry specialists, they tackle clien...

Architecture E-commerce Construction Consulting & Professional Services
HQ
Grand Island, New York, United States
Team size
1K-5K
Founded
1945
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Quick Summary

Role Overview

This entry-level position focuses on design and technical tasks within a multi-disciplinary team. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Architect, the individual will be an integral part of project teams collaborating on various architectural projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design process using software like Illustrator and Sketch-up
  • Build physical building models for project visualization
  • Produce architectural documentation under supervisory direction
  • Create graphics materials and images for client presentations
  • Assist in product research and building code information gathering
  • Participate in the review of shop drawings and submittals

Requirements Snapshot

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field
  • Strong creative design portfolio is essential
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Revit and Enscape is preferred

Expected Impact

The candidate will play a vital role in supporting project teams to deliver innovative architectural solutions that address client and societal challenges. By providing technical documentation and design support, they help bring the firm's vision of impactful, living-centered design to life.

A DesignJobs.World summary of the employer's posting, written to highlight scope, requirements, and fit (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, see the description below.

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 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.
 
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.
 
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.
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