The Role
Designer III contributes conceptual and architectural design throughout projects, develops 2D and 3D visualizations, prepares presentations, participates in client meetings, and coordinates holistic exterior-to-interior solutions. The role manages project requirements, budgets, and issue resolution; mentors junior staff; and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates need an architecture degree, at least six years of professional experience, strong design and presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software.
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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.
The salary range for this position to be filled in the Toronto office is $77,100 to $96,400 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- Minimum 6 years of related professional experience
- Architectural Registration in Canada
- LEED accreditation
- Strong creative design portfolio
- Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Additional 3D modeling experience in Rhino or comparable software
- Experience with real-time or 3D rendering software such as Enscape, Twinmotion, or V-Ray
- Experience with computational design tools such as Grasshopper and Dynamo
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The Company
What We Do
As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish. We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life. We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment. Learn more at cannondesign.com/livingcentereddesign.
