Technical Designer III

the Role

This position will have a technical focus and be a member of our multi‑disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership. Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Architect and project leadership the primary responsibilities include independently contributing design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing and assisting in coordination of engineering systems.

• 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 and visits requiring a physical walkthrough 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 and in team meetings.
• May participate in marketing proposals.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture or related field required. Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of related professional experience required.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must be a critical thinker, highly analytical and a fully qualified professional.
• 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.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the San Francisco office is $88,500 to $110,600 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, voluntary insurances, paid time off, flex‑time schedules, remote work options, a 401(k) plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at  Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Cannon Design is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We create and bring to life solutions that solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society, guided by Living‑Centered Design.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration, consistently delivering the best service.
• 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 emphasize communication and transparency. If you have ideas or challenges to address, we’re ready for you.

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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 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, Cannon Design 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 law.

It is also Cannon Design’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.