Architect III

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For the role overview and requirements, please review the sections below.

This position will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams working under the direct supervision of project leadership.

• Independently contribute design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants.
• Maintain communications with the Owner and Consultants on project status, design intent, concerns and questions.
• Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
• Evaluate design for code compliance and assist in plan check review and approvals.
• May independently process “Requests for Information.”
• Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Coordinate with all other team members on project assignments.
• May supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less experienced team members.
• May take a leadership role within the project team.
• May take a leadership role in team meetings.
• May participate in marketing proposals.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 6 years of related professional experience required.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must be a critical thinker with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Must be a fully qualified professional with technical capabilities.
• Able to perform work with some degree of latitude and with some ambiguity in work.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential, as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at

Cannon Design 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 society. Living-Centered Design is a bold commitment to using our talents to reshape the world for the better.

• We are relentlessly pursuing client adoration by delivering the best service.
• We are committed to equal opportunities for all employees and support equity, diversity, and inclusion through our DEI initiatives.
• We value open communication and transparency; we welcome discussions about ideas or challenges.

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. Be cautious of scams on other platforms. If issues arise, please contact us and include your resume and portfolio when applying.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

Cannon Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. Cannon Design is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment 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 also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or participate in investigations.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Architecture and Planning

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