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Cuningham seeks an Architectural Designer (licensed/non-licensed) to join our themed entertainment team, to share in our vision to dream big, be daring, and create change. We are a forward-thinking design firm that values people, creative problem solving, and a learning mindset in the pursuit of unique, regenerative solutions that fit our clients’ needs. Cuningham is excited to offer this role in any of our office based locations as well as adding talent to our growing work from anywhere (US based) population. Whether you are in Florida or Washington, we're looking forward to hearing from you!

The Entertainment + Hospitality Team specializes in theme park, attraction, theater, retail, restaurant, resort/hotel, casino, and large-scale immersive and interactive exhibits, for some of the world’s leading themed entertainment and hospitality companies.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience in themed entertainment or hospitality related design. They should be highly motivated and thrive in a collaborative environment. We strive to innovate and look for our team members to have a learning mindset and come to the table with creative solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and document projects through both creative design and technical detailing.
• Collaborate with related disciplines (consultants and contractors) for best design outcomes.
• Support and perform interior space planning and programming with ID.
• Coordinate BIM models and documentation internally and with consultants, contractors, etc.
• Participate in code review.
• Support and perform exterior massing studies.
• Be accountable for quality work in assigned focus area of the project.
• Research exterior materials and products.
• Support and perform site studies with LA.
• Build awareness and engage with: Rhino, Enscape, Lumion.
• Participate in construction administration activities with Project Architect and on-site staff.
• Coordinate with Specifications team.
• Assist project management and design teams with on-site observations and verifications.
• Plan, develop, and participate in design presentations.
• Engage in developing design solutions, coordination, and production efforts on a wide range of projects through all phases of the design, in an iterative and collaborative design process through simple sketching, 2D and 3D modeling, as well as computational methods in alignment with project success metrics.
• Apply regenerative approaches to design and performance of the built, social, and natural environments.
• Research and become proficient with wall assemblies, waterproofing and vertical circulation.

What we look for

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Exhibits daily discipline and time management skills towards meeting deadlines.
• 2+ years' experience working hospitality or themed entertainment projects preferred.
• Strong communication skills with teams in order to build professional relationships across the firm
• Leads with curiosity and creativity, ready to solve the design problems at hand.
• Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Revit/BIM 360.

Why Cuningham?

Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.

Whether we are celebrating at a Spirit hour, nurturing an equitable and just work environment, or delivering regenerative design solutions to restore natural and human systems, each exchange is an opportunity to create a better future and support the health of our talent and communities. Our values are simple and impact every aspect of our practice:

Celebrate curiosity.

Design the future.

Restore the earth.

Take care of each other.

Have fun.

What can we create together?

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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.