What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer II / Architect position at Cuningham?
Cuningham is seeking both an Architectural Designer II (non-licensed) and a licensed Architect to join our growing team. These positions are ideal for design professionals who bring creativity, collaboration, and a growth mindset to their work. Team members will contribute across all phases of design and documentation, working alongside colleagues and clients to deliver thoughtful, high-quality architectural solutions. Whether on the path to licensure or already licensed, candidates should be motivated by purposeful design and a desire to make meaningful contributions in a dynamic, supportive studio environment.
Our culture is centered around innovation, people, and shared success. We value diverse experience and are not limiting these roles to a specific market focus—applicants with backgrounds in any project type are encouraged to apply. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about shaping the built environment through impactful design, we want to hear from you.
\n- Engage in developing design solutions, coordination, and production efforts on a wide range of projects through all phases of the design, in an iterative and collaborative design process through simple sketching, 2D and 3D modeling, as well as computational methods in alignment with project success metrics.
- Apply regenerative approaches to design and performance of the built, social, and natural environments.
- Plan, develop, and participate in design presentations.
- Develop and document projects through both creative design and technical detailing.
- Collaborate with related disciplines (consultants and contractors) for best design outcomes.
- Coordinate BIM models and documentation internally and with consultants, contractors, etc.
- Participate in construction administration activities with Project Architect and on-site staff.
- Assist project management and design teams with on-site observations and verifications.
- Be accountable for quality work in assigned focus area of the project.
- Adopt and proficiently use: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Revit/BIM 360.
- Build awareness and engage with: Rhino, Enscape, Lumion.
- Participate in code review.
- Research and become proficient with wall assemblies, waterproofing and vertical circulation. Research exterior materials and products.
- Support and perform exterior massing studies.
- Support and perform interior space planning and programming with ID.Coordinate with Specifications team.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
- 4 years' experience working hospitality or themed entertainment projects preferred.
- Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Revit/BIM 360.
- Clear and thoughtful communication skills (visual, written, and verbal).
- Daily discipline and time management skills that facilitate accomplishing tasks on time and a commitment to personal accountability.
- Leads with curiosity and creativity, ready to help solve the design problems at hand.
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Why Cuningham?
Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.
Whether we are celebrating at a Spirit hour, nurturing an equitable and just work environment, or delivering regenerative design solutions to restore natural and human systems, each exchange is an opportunity to create a better future and support the health of our talent and communities. Our values are simple and impact every aspect of our practice:
Celebrate curiosity.
Design the future.
Restore the earth.
Take care of each other.
Have fun.
What can we create together?
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Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status.
Salary : $64,000 - $99,000
