Designer - Entry Level

Job Opportunity

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. 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 :

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 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 Seattle office is $28.27 to $31.78 per hour. 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.

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.