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Architectural Designer I

Cuningham


Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 26 - 38
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Cuningham we design places that matter. Guided by curiosity creativity and a commitment to improving peoples 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 this role youll 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.
  • 03 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.
$26.25 - $38.50 an hour
Compensation provided is based on our national range which varies by work location and may also depend on accreditation experience and responsibilities. Our talent management team can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Compensation range updated 1/18/2026.
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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Staff IC


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Cuningham is an architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture firm. Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.

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