The Senior Design Technologist is responsible for integrating technology into the design process, implementing advanced design workflows, and driving digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of both the design process and the technical skills necessary to bring designs to life. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in digital design.
- Responsible for supporting Design Technologists overseeing the successful implementation and delivery of design technology solutions on major projects or programs.
- Partners with Project Design technologist to manage the digital health of the project they are responsible for and help ensure that we meet our digital delivery commitments.
- Responsible for leading specific major initiatives that the Design Technology group has identified as a priority. This includes planning the initiative and being responsible for its successful completion.
- Partner with consultants and our clients to ensure that the digital health of the models is maintained and digital collaboration is supported as needed.
- Own relationships with key vendors and champion CannonDesign’s needs and priorities in these vendor relationships.
- Lead project teams with BIM project execution planning at project kickoff and project milestones, if necessary.
- Author and implement standard workflows and processes.
- Evangelize, educate and support primary design applications.
- Champion technology to leverage data collection and query for purposes of design intelligence, optimization, automation, simulation and downstream exploration for artificial intelligence.
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience, with a minimum 5 years of experience in design technology, software development, or a related role required.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or related field required.
- Strong background in AEC, design technology, and software development.
- Must have a solid understanding of project phases from design through construction/close out.
- Knowledgeable in design software and comfortable with new technology testing and adoption.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of design processes, delivery requirements and the ability to apply technology strategically to create efficiencies while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, experience training others in the design, delivery, and use of BIM.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to drive consensus with various stakeholders.
- Strong client and practice engagement capabilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of model authoring tools like Revit, analysis tools like Insight 360, Dynamo, and review tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, Enscape and other Design Applications.
- Knowledge of the Revit API is preferred.
- 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 provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community 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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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.







