Architectural Designer II

Apply now The Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Designer II based in Los Angeles, CA.. Take a 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. Apply now ABOUT OUR FIRM The Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign is a laboratory for exploration and experimentation in architecture. Established upon the reputation and leadership of award-winning designer Mehrdad Yazdani, the studio leverages the best attributes of a small design studio with the resources and reach of our global practice. ABOUT THE ROLE This intermediate-level position 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. While under the direct supervision of a licensed Architect and project leaders, the candidate's primary responsibilities will include the following: WHAT YOU WILL DO  Independently and under limited direction, contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary team; design, selection, coordination and architectural detailing. Prepare and contribute to design and presentation efforts utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, and other programs as required. Independently develop and manage the REVIT model to produce plans, elevations, and sections. With limited direction, produce REVIT section and plan details within all architectural phases. Prepare preliminary design sketches of small to moderate-sized site plans. Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents. Assist in the development of design and concept drawings. Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers. May take on a leadership role within the team on a particular project issue or topic. Review shop drawing submittals with some guidance from the Project Architect. May attend field site inspections, which frequently involves a physical walk-through of the site. Attend and actively participate in project team meetings 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 4 years of related professional experience. Actively pursuing Architectural Registration in the United States preferred. LEED accreditation preferred. Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects. Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. 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/ The salary range for this position to be filled in one of our California offices is $68,000 to $75,000 annually. This salary range is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the time of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Regular, full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flexible work hours, remote work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. Apply now