Architectural Designer -Junior Level

CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for a junior level Architectural Designer based in our Chicago, ILL office. Look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience, make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.   ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.   ABOUT THE ROLE You will  be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will collaborate with design and technical leadership and 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:   WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide architectural support to the Project Architect or Project Designer in the design, selection, coordination, and detailing of architectural materials and systems.
• Build physical building models.
• Produce architectural documentation under the guidance of the Project Architect, Project Manager or Project Designer.
• Participate in preparation of graphics materials and images for client presentations.
• Participate in research initiatives as directed by the Project Architect or Project Manager.
• Assist project leadership in all activities during conceptual design through construction documents.
• Participate in the architectural design process in a support role.
• Review shop drawing submittals under the direction of the Project Architect.
• Respond to client’s questions and comments with supervisory guidance.
• Work in the REVIT model to produce plans, elevations and sections under the guidance of the Project Architect or Project Designer.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
• Attend project team meetings and participate in project presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Architecture OR non-professional Bachelor degree within a school offering a NAAB accredited program required. B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related professional experience.
• Actively pursing Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Demonstrates independent judgment in handling responsibilities at this level.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

  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.

  For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/   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 recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status