Design Professional

Position Description

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Design Professional with 2–5 years of experience to join our integrated architecture and engineering team.

This role is built for emerging architects who want to move beyond redlines and take an active role in shaping design and technical outcomes. You’ll contribute to exciting, dynamic commercial projects including mission critical and workplace environments where creative thinking and strong technical execution are equally valued.

Working alongside architects and engineers, you’ll help develop design concepts, translate ideas into buildable solutions, and gain hands-on experience across all phases of a project. We’re looking for someone who brings a high level of creativity, curiosity, and a drive to push ideas further.

At Cushing Terrell, you’ll collaborate across disciplines and offices, take on meaningful responsibility early, and continue building both your design voice and technical expertise.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $57,000 to $65,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• NAAB-accredited architecture degree required
• 2–5 years’ experience in architecture
• A desire to expand the expertise of our team
• Comfort with collaboration in all aspects of architecture design
• A passion for knowledge transfer and work sharing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience with commercial, mission critical, or workplace projects
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Exposure to construction document preparation or construction administration
• LEED certification and/or passion for sustainability

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities***

• Be comfortable collaborating in all aspects of architectural design
• Provide an out-of-this-world experience for our clients that cannot be replicated anywhere else
• Have knowledge of construction documents
• Have relevant experience in construction administration
• Have excellent design skills and strong technical proficiency including experience in working in the following platforms: Autodesk, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
• Have strong Revit skills

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.” Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide:

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.