Architect II
Remote Chicago HoustonMinneapolis +1 Mid-level Other
At a glance
Mid-level role at CannonDesign. Remote, United States · $64,165–$80,155 base.
SalaryStated by CannonDesign
$64,165 – $80,155
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleOther
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChicago
WorkplaceRemote
Base pay$64,165–$80,155
PostedMay 1, 2026 · 5mo ago
Also hiring inHouston, Minneapolis, St. Louis
Role brief
remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain the Revit model, producing plans, elevations, sections, and architectural details across project phases
- Create design presentations and concept drawings using Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, and other required programs
- Coordinate project documents with other disciplines and work with engineers on building systems
- Prepare sketches for small to mid-sized site plans and review shop drawings with guidance from the Project Architect
- Contribute to team meetings, inspections, and project decisions, sometimes leading a specific issue or topic
What you bring
- A relevant bachelor’s degree, at least four years of related professional experience, and current U.S. architectural registration
- A strong creative portfolio and proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphic, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects
Who this fits
This role suits a registered architect who can handle design and technical work with limited direction while contributing to a multidisciplinary project team. The opening assignment is a large healthcare facility project at Mayo Clinic. The position may be based anywhere in the United States and requires travel; client meetings require professional business attire.
From the employer
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position will have a design/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. Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Independently and under limited direction, contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary team; design, selection, coordination and architectural detailing.
- Prepare and contribute to design and presentation efforts utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, and other programs as required.
- Independently develop and manage the REVIT model to produce plans, elevations, and sections. With limited direction, produce REVIT section and plan details within all architectural phases.
- Prepare preliminary design sketches of small to moderate-sized site plans.
- Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
- Assist in the development of design and concept drawings.
- Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers.
- May take on a leadership role within the team on a particular project issue or topic.
- Review shop drawing submittals with some guidance from the Project Architect.
- May attend field site inspections, which frequently involves a physical walk-through of the site.
- Attend and actively participate in project team meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum 4 years of related professional experience required.
- Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
- Must be able to participate the development of projects' technical or design characteristics and content.
- 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.
- Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
- Travel required.
- 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.