[Hiring] Senior Design Technologist @CannonDesign

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Technologists in the successful implementation and delivery of design technology solutions on major projects or programs.
• Partner with Project Design Technologist to manage the digital health of the project and ensure digital delivery commitments are met.
• Lead specific major initiatives identified by the Design Technology group, including planning and successful completion.
• Partner with consultants and clients to maintain the digital health of models and support digital collaboration.
• Own relationships with key vendors and champion CannonDesign’s needs and priorities.
• Lead project teams with BIM project execution planning at project kickoff and milestones.
• Author and implement standard workflows and processes.
• Evangelize, educate, and support primary design applications.
• Champion technology to leverage data collection and query for design intelligence, optimization, automation, simulation, and downstream exploration for artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience, with at least 5 years in design technology, software development, or a related role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or related field.
• Strong background in AEC, design technology, and software development.
• 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 and delivery requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and experience training others in design, delivery, and BIM usage.
• 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.

Requirements

• The salary range for this position is $92,200 to $115,200 annually.
• Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, and voluntary insurances.
• Paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options, and a 401k plan.
• Employee perk programs.

Company Description

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 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.