We design solutions that help people continuously flourish. Living-Centered Design is how we do it.
Senior Design Technologist
Location
United States
Posted
67 days ago
Salary
$92.2K - $115.2K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
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.
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Company Description Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings! We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you. Got your attention? Read on… We put people first. It’s all about you.. We looking to hire our first Lead Service Designer, to drive strategic systems thinking, exceptional collaboration, and advanced design craft at Utility Warehouse. You will be responsible for defining the bar for seamless, end-to-end customer experiences, ensuring that work across our digital, human, and operational touchpoints aligns with a clear Service Vision and delivers measurable user and business outcomes. While other Leads focus on specific product interfaces, your "domain" is the full customer lifecycle. 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