Designer III

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a design focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Architect and project leadership the primary responsibilities will include the following:

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 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 Canada 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.

ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign 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 the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

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.

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 and is committed to Employment Equity and the Federal Contractors Program. We encourage applications from qualified Canadians of Indigenous backgrounds, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. CannonDesign has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination based on age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, and sexual orientation.

CannonDesign is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If contacted, please advise Human Resources if you require disability-related accommodation.