CannonDesign

Design Leader II

Portland, OR · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago

A/B TestingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

You will be an integral part of the office leadership team.
Further our goals to decarbonize the built environment and meet the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Submit projects for publication and to awards programs.

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.
You will be responsible for the successful implementation of our goal to be one of the most innovative, creative, and highly regarded design firms in the world.
You will nurture and develop the people and culture of the office and be a voice for design excellence firm - wide and to the outside world.
Perform in a lead design role communicating and representing design goals to the client and the team for the life of the project, with particular emphasis on early phase development.
Partner with our most strategic thinkers, co-leading visioning, and setting conceptual direction.
Collaborate with teams throughout all phases of development to ensure design quality.
Support Senior Design Leaders on significant strategic pursuits.
Create innovative design concepts that synthesize our clients' culture, goals, and aspirations
Prepare and direct the preparation of client presentation materials to convey the design in a compelling and sophisticated manner.

15 years minimum experience in a design leadership role, of which a minimum of 3 years are leading others in a design studio or design practice segment required.

Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture required.
Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
Current US Architectural Registration preferred.
Additional accreditation and/or training relevant to this role is preferred, including LEED.

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.

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.

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