Design Leader II
Cannon DesignDenver, Colorado
Full Time
Posted December 11, 2025
$158k - $198k
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Job Description
This role is a senior design leadership position responsible for guiding innovative architectural projects, mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and promoting design excellence within a collaborative and sustainable practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design development and communicate design goals to clients and teams throughout all project phases.
- Collaborate with strategic thinkers to co-lead visioning and set conceptual direction.
- Create and present innovative design concepts that align with client goals, community needs, and sustainability principles.
- Ensure design quality across all project phases through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support strategic pursuits and contribute to the firm’s portfolio through recognized design work and awards.
- Mentor and develop emerging professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and design excellence.
- Build and maintain client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and participate in project pursuit strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture required.
- Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in a design leadership role.
- At least 3 years of experience leading others in a design studio or design practice segment.
- Current US Architectural Registration preferred.
- Design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work.
- Third party recognition of work as a lead or supporting design role by local, regional, or national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is preferred.
- Strong oral presentation and storytelling skills required.
- Must be able to understand and execute business strategy.
- Must have professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.
- Travel required.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $158,200 to $197,800 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time summer hours
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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