Technical Designer III

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

This position will have a technical 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:

• 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. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through 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.
• May take a leadership role 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.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Must be 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 Chicago, IL is $73,800 to $92,200 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level of selected candidate. 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, flex-time hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at

Cannon Design 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.

• 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.

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