Designer III
CannonDesign
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Description
- Independently and in collaboration with others contribute conceptual design and provide full architectural design support throughout project.
- Incorporate business and communication objectives in strategic design solutions.
- Participate in client meetings, and effectively present selective design ideas as directed to clients.
- Prepare client presentation materials, particularly our 2D and 3D design visualizations, to convey the design in a compelling and sophisticated manner.
- Design projects to meet internal and external project requirements, including budget and other owner parameters.
- Work within our culture of being an integrated practice by closely collaborating with interior designers and typology subject matter experts on holistic design solutions from exterior to interior.
- Proactively identify, communicate, collaborate to resolve project-related issues.
- Provide mentoring to junior team members. You will assist in supporting an environment that exemplifies collaboration, experimentation, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
- Perform overtime work and travel, including site visits if appropriate.
- May perform other responsibilities as needed.
- 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.
- Architectural Registration in the United States preferred.
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Strong creative design portfolio is essential
- Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- Additional 3D modeling experience in Rhino or other comparable software preferred.
- Experience with one or more real-time rendering and 3D rendering software such as Enscape, Twinmotion, and/or V-Ray required, as demonstrated through a portfolio of past and current visualization work.
- Some experience in computational design tools such as Grasshopper and Dynamo preferred.
- 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.
About this role
CannonDesign is seeking a Designer III for their Dallas office to join a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice. This is a contract position that emphasizes design-focused work within an integrated team environment. You'll contribute conceptual and detailed architectural design across full project lifecycles, working under the direction of a Licensed Architect while collaborating closely with interior designers and subject matter experts to develop cohesive solutions. Client engagement is central to the role—you'll present design ideas, prepare sophisticated 2D and 3D visualization materials, and help translate business objectives into strategic design solutions that meet budget and owner requirements.
The position calls for at least six years of professional architectural experience and a degree in Architecture or a related field. You'll need proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with demonstrated expertise in real-time and 3D rendering software such as Enscape, Twinmotion, or V-Ray (portfolio examples required). Additional experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, or Dynamo is valued. U.S. architectural registration and LEED accreditation are preferred but not required. Beyond technical skills, you should bring strong communication, presentation, and organizational abilities, plus the capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects.
This role includes mentoring responsibilities for junior team members and expects flexibility for overtime and travel, including site visits. It suits someone with solid design credentials and visualization experience who thrives in collaborative, innovation-focused environments and wants to contribute to projects that balance strategic business goals with thoughtful design outcomes.
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