About the role
At Cuningham, we design places that matter. Guided by curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to improving people's lives, we believe great design emerges through collaboration, exploration, and a deep understanding of the communities we serve.
Our Minneapolis office is seeking an Architectural Designer I to join our team and contribute to the design of impactful environments that enrich the human experience. In this role, you'll collaborate with architects, interior designers, and other design professionals to support projects through all phases of design and construction. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging professional who is eager to grow their technical and design skills, contribute fresh ideas, and build a strong foundation within a collaborative, people-centered design practice.
What you will be doing:
- Support the development of design solutions through all project phases, from concept through construction.
- Contribute to the design process through sketching, 2D drafting, 3D modeling, visualization tools, and computational design methods.
- Assist in creating presentations, renderings, and other visual materials that communicate design ideas effectively.
- Support the development and documentation of projects through architectural drawings, technical detailing, and BIM coordination.
- Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and contractors to advance design and project delivery goals.
- Participate in construction administration activities, including site observations and field verification.
- Research building materials, products, assemblies, and systems to support project design and technical development.
- Assist with site studies, massing explorations, programming efforts, and space planning activities.
- Explore and support regenerative design strategies that positively impact the built, social, and natural environments.
- Contribute to a collaborative culture that values curiosity, innovation, and design excellence.
What we look for:
- Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
- 0–3 years of professional experience in architecture or a related design field.
- A passion for design, creativity, and improving the human experience through the built environment.
- Working knowledge of architectural design, construction documentation, and building systems.
- Experience with Revit and BIM workflows; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
- Interest in developing expertise with tools such as Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Interest in sustainable and regenerative design approaches.
Why Cuningham?
At Cuningham, we believe the best work happens when people are supported, challenged, and connected. Whether collaborating across teams, engaging with our communities, or shaping meaningful design solutions, we bring pragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project — and we support each other through it all.
We nurture an equitable work environment where curiosity is celebrated, craft is valued, and growth is prioritized. Alongside a team that brings low-ego expertise and active leadership day-to-day, you’ll work on complex, high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.
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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.
