Architectural Designer I

About the Role

Cuningham is looking for an Architectural Designer I to join its Minneapolis team and help shape meaningful places that improve everyday life. The role is ideal for an early-career designer who wants to strengthen technical abilities, contribute original ideas, and grow within a collaborative practice focused on people and communities.

What You’ll Do

• Help advance design concepts across every project stage, from early ideation through construction.
• Use sketching, 2D drafting, 3D modeling, visualization software, and computational design methods to support design development.
• Prepare presentations, renderings, and visual communication materials that clearly express design intent.
• Assist with architectural documentation, detailing, and BIM coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, and project teams to support design and delivery goals.
• Take part in construction administration tasks such as site visits and field verification.
• Research materials, products, assemblies, and systems that inform design and technical decisions.
• Contribute to site analysis, massing studies, programming, and space-planning efforts.
• Support regenerative design thinking that benefits the built environment, society, and natural systems.
• Help maintain a culture of curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and design quality.

What We’re Looking For

• A professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Between 0 and 3 years of experience in architecture or a closely related design field.
• Strong interest in design quality, creativity, and improving the human experience through architecture.
• Practical familiarity with architectural design, construction documents, and building systems.
• Hands-on experience with Revit and BIM-based workflows.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, with these tools preferred.
• Interest in building skills with Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion.
• Good communication, coordination, and organization abilities.
• A proactive mindset, curiosity, and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Interest in sustainable and regenerative design approaches.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $26.25 to $38.50. The actual offer may vary based on work location, accreditation, experience, and responsibilities. The salary range was updated on 1/18/2026.

Benefits

This role includes access to health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee wellness program, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Why Join Cuningham

Cuningham values work that blends pragmatic creativity with disciplined execution. The company emphasizes a supportive, equitable environment where craft, curiosity, growth, and collaboration are encouraged. Team members work on complex, high-impact projects while contributing to a culture of low-ego expertise and active leadership.

Equal Opportunity and Hiring Process

Cuningham is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military status, or veteran status. The company may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process, including resume review, application analysis, and identifying inconsistencies, but final hiring decisions are made by people. Candidates may contact the company for more information about data processing.