Cuningham seeks an Architectural Designer (licensed/non-licensed) to join our themed entertainment team, to share in our vision to dream big, be daring, and create change. We are a forward-thinking design firm that values people, creative problem solving, and a learning mindset in the pursuit of unique, regenerative solutions that fit our clients’ needs. Cuningham is excited to offer this role in any of our office based locations as well as adding talent to our growing work from anywhere (US based) population. Whether you are in Florida or Washington, we’re looking forward to hearing from you!
The Entertainment + Hospitality Team specializes in theme park, attraction, theater, retail, restaurant, resort/hotel, casino, and large-scale immersive and interactive exhibits, for some of the world’s leading themed entertainment and hospitality companies.
The successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience in themed entertainment or hospitality related design. They should be highly motivated and thrive in a collaborative environment. We strive to innovate and look for our team members to have a learning mindset and come to the table with creative solutions.
What you will do
- 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.
- Build awareness and engage with: Rhino, Enscape, Lumion.
- Participate in code review.
- Research exterior materials and products.
- Research and become proficient with wall assemblies, waterproofing and vertical circulation.
- Support and perform exterior massing studies.
- Support and perform site studies with LA.
- Support and perform interior space planning and programming with ID.
- Coordinate with Specifications team.
What we look for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
- 2+ years’ experience working hospitality or themed entertainment projects preferred.
- Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Revit/BIM 360.
- Strong communication skills with teams in order to build professional relationships across the firm
- Exhibits daily discipline and time management skills towards meeting deadlines.
- Leads with curiosity and creativity, ready to solve the design problems at hand.
$63,500 – $94,000 a year
Compensation commensurate with experience, capabilities, licensure/certification, and location of residence.
Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to employees including; health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
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?
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.