Architect (Hospitality and Gaming)
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Job Summary
Las Vegas is unlike anywhere else in the world and so is the work we do here. At Cuningham we design the experiences that define this city: immersive resorts world-class gaming destinations and hospitality environments that captivate guests from the moment they arrive. Our Las Vegas office is home to a talented multi-disciplinary team working across a variety of markets so while hospitality and gaming are at the heart of this roleyoullfind no shortage of opportunities to contribute to diverse and exciting firm that believesgreat designgoes beyondaestheticsit transforms how people feel connect and experience the world around them. Driven by collaboration fueled by creativity and grounded in a commitment to regenerative design we bring bold ideas to life at every scale.
We are seeking an Architect to join our Las Vegas team and contribute to hospitality and gaming projects across all phases of design and delivery. This role is ideal for a designer who combines creative vision with technical rigor and is eager to grow within a collaborative design-driven environment. The Architect will engage in developing design solutions coordination and production efforts while supporting project teams through all phases of the work. This individual will independently move portions of project scope forward with minimal supervision while collaborating closely with project leaders consultants and clients.
Experience in the hospitality and gaming market sector is required with demonstrated project involvement on resort hotel and/or casino project types.
Engage in design development coordination and production across all project phases using sketching 2D/3D modeling and computational design methods in alignment with project goals and client vision
Apply regenerative design principles to the built social and natural environments
Plan develop andparticipatein design presentations that communicate compelling ideas to clients and stakeholders
Develop and document projects through both creative design and technical detailing
Collaborate with consultants contractors and internal disciplines to achieve the best design outcomes
Coordinate BIM models and documentation internally and with project partners
Participate in construction administration activities alongside the Project Architect and on-site staff including site observations and verifications
Take ownership of quality work within your assigned focus area of each project
Conduct research on exterior materials products wall assemblies waterproofing systems and vertical circulation solutions
Support and perform exterior massing studies site studies with Landscape Architecture and interior space planning and programming with Interior Design
Participate in code reviews and coordinate with the Specifications team
Proficiently use MS Office Adobe Creative Suite Bluebeam and Revit/BIM 360 with a willingness to build skills in RhinoEnscape and Lumion
510 years of professional architecture experience with a focus on hospitality and/or gaming projects
Professional degree in Architecture ()
Licensed Architect or actively pursuing licensure; NCARB a plus
Strong portfoliodemonstratinghospitality and/or gaming design experience across multiple project phases including design development and construction documentation
Experience collaborating with consultants contractors and multidisciplinary teams across all phases of project delivery
Proficiencyin Revit/BIM 360 Adobe Creative Suite Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of visualization and modeling tools such as RhinoEnscape and/or Lumion
Understanding of exterior materials wall assemblies waterproofing building codes and permitting requirements
Strong communication organization and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Why Cuningham
At Cuninghamwebelieve the best work happens when people are supported challenged and connected. Whether collaborating across teams engaging with our communities or shaping meaningful design solutions webringpragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project and we support each other through it all.
We nurturean equitablework environment where curiosity is celebrated craft is valued and growth is a team thatbrings low-egoexpertiseand active leadership day-to-dayyoullwork on complex high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.
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.
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Staff IC
About Company
Cuningham is an architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture firm. Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.