If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. Preference may be given to candidates that can work in one of the CannonDesign locations. 

Blue Cottage of CannonDesign is an industry-leading consulting firm. Our team works with organizational leaders to define their ideal future and plan processes, organizational strategies, equipment and facilities to create this future, and our projects are anchored by any of the following services: strategic transformation, design thinking, experience strategy, space and functional programming, operational planning, organization design, change management, and transition and activation planning.

As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit 2-3 work samples demonstrating proficiency with Adobe InDesign and other layout software such as PowerPoint, as well as provide 1-2 writing samples (i.e. project descriptions, employee bios, proposal cover letters, etc.). Please redact proprietary/confidential information as needed.

Note: We understand that the process of developing these items is very collaborative, we are looking to see samples that you held the primary role in creating. Candidates that progress to the interview stage will be expected to present details on work samples.  

PROPOSAL MARKETING

• Lead the development of proposal materials including coordination and production of deliverables across all stages of the process.
• Drive large, strategic, and complex pursuit process from proposal coordination through interview. May lead visual theme and strategic messaging. Able to develop creative ideas for proposals and interview content.
• Collaborate with Marketing teammates, other BMBD team members and Client Leaders to develop pursuit strategies—starting with client engagement, leading to proposal then interview—to secure the win.
• Create and update resumes, portfolio pages, presentations and related marketing materials using our design templates as inspiration and working within our brand standards.
• Participate in the development of collateral that supports our markets, offices, and services.
• Provide marketing research for overall market/office strategy, as well as for individual clients and pursuits.

BRAND MARKETING

• Lead local/regional marketing activities, such as sponsorships, award submissions, events and photography, that align with our PR/Communications objectives and increase our brand visibility.

FIRM KNOWLEDGE & SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE

• Develop strong, in-depth knowledge of the firm’s portfolio, personnel and offerings.
• Develop subject matter expertise (across markets, typologies, services, technology or other) that adds value to our marketing initiatives and pursuit activities.

MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

• Work with Regional Marketing Team Leader to support training and ongoing development of Marketing Specialists.
• Provide peer review and oversight for accuracy and quality of content.
• Self-review all work for accuracy and quality of content.
• Maintain and update Salesforce for clients and pursuits.
• Properly and accurately maintain a proposal filing system.
• Internalizes marketing best practices. 

OTHER

• May participate in external marketing activities.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field required
• A minimum of 7 years of related work experience required.
• Related experience working in a marketing or communications role for a professional services firm required.
• Related experience working in the Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction industry preferred.
• Must be proactive, self-driven, organized, detail-oriented and have an enthusiasm for innovation.
• Strong time and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must have the ability to drive large, complex pursuits end-to-end.
• Solid skills in strategic thinking, writing and design—with the potential and/or interest to further develop/excel in at least one of these areas.
• Strong proficiency with InDesign, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Deltek CRM Vision, Salesforce and Miro is a plus.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Primary focus will be our Simplebid® JOC software platform. You will capitalize upon your existing network, FOS of CannonDesign’s client base, and numerous lead development strategies to build relationships with key clients and individuals.
• Identify target clients through research and lead generation.
• At FOS of CannonDesign, business development is a team sport. You will be expected to partner and collaborate with other leaders in the firm to advance new client relationships.
• Responsible for personally identifying a specific amount of unique new sales opportunities. Your role is to enhance an opportunity pipeline that will support our sales targets. 
• Assist research and intelligence gathering for potential opportunities to better position FOS of CannonDesign to close deals.
• Participate in the development and coaching of client-facing presentations, providing the client’s perspective from intelligence gathered during your research, and at times participate in the presentation itself. 
• Work collaboratively with other business development professionals throughout the firm regarding marketing and business development activities.
• Work closely with others as you generate qualified client leads and strategize next steps accordingly. You will participate in client engagement planning meetings in the office and assist with pursuit execution including written proposal content development.

Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of work experience in a related position.
• Related industry experience and a network of public construction and procurement decision makers is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role preferred.
• Experience with customer relationship management software platforms.
• Experience in relationship development and lead generation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.
• Some travel will be required.

What you’ll love about us:

• Competitive benefits package including a generous paid time off policy
• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

• Work with project staff and project leadership in all aspects of planning, preparation,coordination, and execution of a project and anticipation of needs as driven by projectwork plans​
• Perform and succinctly synthesize research and fact finding​
• Produce project documentation, research briefs, meeting materials, analysis, graphics,best practice presentations, benchmark info and interim and final deliverables asneeded​
• Analyze large, complex datasets and identify meaningful patterns that lead toactionable insights and recommendations​
• Perform thorough testing and validation of models and support various aspects of thebusiness with data analytics​
• Support the development of decision-support tools and products, including dashboardsand interactive visualizations​
• Support clear, compelling analysis and data visualization, including figures, reports andpresentations​
• Collaborate across Blue Cottage teams to drive value and impactful solutions​
• Foster a commitment to excellence in service delivery and continuous improvement​
• Achieve utilization targets commensurate with your role and level​
• Travel as required by project/client needs 

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or above in Data Analytics,Business, Engineering, Public Health or related by hire date​
• Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A copy of your transcript is required.​
• Work experience in research, consulting, business analytics, or data visualizationpreferred  ​
• Background in healthcare, education, science & technology, and/or commercial  a plus​
• Advanced Excel skills with proficiency in PowerPoint and wizardry in visualization ofdata in any sort is required​
• Quantitative strengths in the creation of detailed analytical models using Exceladvanced functions and various tools are a must​
• Experience using Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent tools strongly preferred​
• Experience documenting processes in Visio is a plus​
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks ina time-sensitive environment​

• Work with project staff and project leadership in all aspects of planning, preparation,coordination, and execution of a project and anticipation of needs as driven by projectwork plans ​
• Perform research and accurate fact finding ​
• Support clear, compelling storytelling and data visualization, including figures, reportsand presentations ​
• Support with project documentation, research briefs, meeting materials, analysis,graphics, best practice presentations, benchmark information and interim and finaldeliverables as needed ​
• Assist in analyzing large, complex datasets and identify meaningful patterns that lead toactionable insights and recommendations ​
• Work with project teams to perform thorough testing and validation of models, andsupport various aspects of the business with data analytics ​
• Collaborate across Blue Cottage teams to help drive value and impactful solutions including, but not limited to, internal initiatives​
• Foster a commitment to excellence in service delivery and continuous improvement  ​
• May perform other duties as required

• Rising senior in a Bachelor's degree program.Program in Data Analytics, Business,Engineering, Public Health or related preferred.​
• Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A copy of your transcript is required.​
• Quantitative strengths using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent tools stronglypreferred ​
• Excel skills with proficiency in PowerPoint and wizardry in visualization of data in anysort is a plus ​
• Baseline knowledge of American healthcare is preferred​
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks ina time sensitive environment  

• B.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program required. M.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program preferred.
• Current Architectural Registration in the US and LEED AP preferred. 
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of creative architects, designers and other disciplines across multiple offices.
• Proven design ability demonstrated through a design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work.
• Third party recognition of your work as a lead designer by local, regional, and national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is required.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude for innovative design solutions to address the challenges of people, business, community, society and the environment.
• Business fluency to translate the strategic framework into regional growth goals and business metrics.
• A passion for understanding our business and the business of our clients and seek continuous improvement for both.
• Demonstrated leadershipto build aculture of collaboration, transparency, safety and trust.
• Aptitude for communicating complex ideas, both business and design ideas, in a compelling manner that convinces others of their value.
• Talent to build our brand, by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion an ethical culture and hold others accountable for the same.

• B.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program required. M.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program preferred.
• Current Architectural Registration in the US and LEED AP preferred. 
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of creative architects, designers and other disciplines across multiple offices.
• Proven design ability demonstrated through a design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work.
• Third party recognition of your work as a lead designer by local, regional, and national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is required.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude for innovative design solutions to address the challenges of people, business, community, society and the environment.
• Business fluency to translate the strategic framework into regional growth goals and business metrics.
• A passion for understanding our business and the business of our clients and seek continuous improvement for both.
• Demonstrated leadershipto build aculture of collaboration, transparency, safety and trust.
• Aptitude for communicating complex ideas, both business and design ideas, in a compelling manner that convinces others of their value.
• Talent to build our brand, by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion an ethical culture and hold others accountable for the same.

• B.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program required. M.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program preferred.
• Current Architectural Registration in the US and LEED AP preferred. 
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of creative architects, designers and other disciplines across multiple offices.
• Proven design ability demonstrated through a design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work.
• Third party recognition of your work as a lead designer by local, regional, and national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is required.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude for innovative design solutions to address the challenges of people, business, community, society and the environment.
• Business fluency to translate the strategic framework into regional growth goals and business metrics.
• A passion for understanding our business and the business of our clients and seek continuous improvement for both.
• Demonstrated leadershipto build aculture of collaboration, transparency, safety and trust.
• Aptitude for communicating complex ideas, both business and design ideas, in a compelling manner that convinces others of their value.
• Talent to build our brand, by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion an ethical culture and hold others accountable for the same.

• B.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program required. M.Arch from an NAAB-accredited architecture program preferred.
• Current Architectural Registration in the US and LEED AP preferred. 
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of creative architects, designers and other disciplines across multiple offices.
• Proven design ability demonstrated through a design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work.
• Third party recognition of your work as a lead designer by local, regional, and national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is required.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude for innovative design solutions to address the challenges of people, business, community, society and the environment.
• Business fluency to translate the strategic framework into regional growth goals and business metrics.
• A passion for understanding our business and the business of our clients and seek continuous improvement for both.
• Demonstrated leadershipto build aculture of collaboration, transparency, safety and trust.
• Aptitude for communicating complex ideas, both business and design ideas, in a compelling manner that convinces others of their value.
• Talent to build our brand, by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion an ethical culture and hold others accountable for the same.

• Collaborate with the Digital Products Director to develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's objectives and market opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to inform product direction.

• Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap that outlines key milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.

• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Act as the primary point of contact between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

• Leverage your technical background to make informed decisions about product architecture, design, and implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements, ensure feasibility, and resolve challenges during the development process.

• Drive the end-to-end product development process, from concept to release, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Oversee the creation of detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Advocate for the customer by deeply understanding their needs, pain points, and behaviors.
• Engage with customers and users to gather feedback, validate assumptions, and refine product features.

• Utilize data analytics to monitor product performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions about product improvements.
• Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.

• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans for new products and features.
• Ensure that all teams are aligned and prepared for successful product launches.

• Drive continuous improvement in product management processes and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.

• Bachelor degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field required. Masters/Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience required, of which 5 years should be performing as a Technical Product Manager role, required.
• Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role in a technology-driven company. PMI-ACP and/or DASM certifications preferred.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes, APIs, and cloud-based technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and industry-standard management tools required. Experience with Azure DevOps Services and Microsoft Planner preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to think strategically while managing the details of execution.

• Regional Leadership: Responsible for sourcing, building and advancing a high-performing, diverse and inclusive senior leadership team including region, location / office-based talent. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, holding leaders accountable to achieve firm wide goals and individual role responsibilities and expectations.
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a strategic regional growth plan. You will partner and engage with other firm, office, and market leadership to develop and implement a business plan which identifies key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact of the region. 
• Top Line Development: Partner with Office Practice Leaders, Market Leaders, and Business Line Leaders to identify growth market opportunities, key target clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of the region a minimum of 10% a year. Champion clients for life vs commodity work. 
• Practice, Market, and Services Growth: Work with others to evaluate and take appropriate action to address the senior talent needs in the region. Focusing on building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets, practices, and business lines. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and development and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Lead with strong Business Practices: Partner with your Regional Practice Director to champion the best practices of project management, risk management, process improvement, project leadership and financial stewardship. Together with the Regional Practice Director be accountable for achieving or exceeding the profitability goals noted above for the firm first and the region second. 
• Communication and Brand Ambassador: Represent the Firm externally at community-based events, conferences and broader events that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Regularly write, speak and communicate through external venues. Work with the Executive team annually to identify strategic placement / speaking opportunities. Be a leadership voice in firm-wide meetings, and events. Provide inspirational leadership communicating aspirations, outcomes, directions, initiatives, policies, etc. Develop and execute internal communication processes to keep staff informed and foster collaboration.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in the A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others required.
• Build our Brand by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion our Living-Centered Design ethos.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Be a great teammate, championing collaboration, design excellence and show fairness in actions and decisions, always putting our firm first.
• Champion entrepreneurial behavior; open to new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Demonstrate optimistic and inclusive leadershipof a diverse team.
• Demonstrate business acumen with a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing accountability.

• Regional Leadership: Responsible for sourcing, building and advancing a high-performing, diverse and inclusive senior leadership team including region, location / office-based talent. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, holding leaders accountable to achieve firm wide goals and individual role responsibilities and expectations.
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a strategic regional growth plan. You will partner and engage with other firm, office, and market leadership to develop and implement a business plan which identifies key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact of the region. 
• Top Line Development: Partner with Office Practice Leaders, Market Leaders, and Business Line Leaders to identify growth market opportunities, key target clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of the region a minimum of 10% a year. Champion clients for life vs commodity work. 
• Practice, Market, and Services Growth: Work with others to evaluate and take appropriate action to address the senior talent needs in the region. Focusing on building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets, practices, and business lines. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and development and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Lead with strong Business Practices: Partner with your Regional Practice Director to champion the best practices of project management, risk management, process improvement, project leadership and financial stewardship. Together with the Regional Practice Director be accountable for achieving or exceeding the profitability goals noted above for the firm first and the region second. 
• Communication and Brand Ambassador: Represent the Firm externally at community-based events, conferences and broader events that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Regularly write, speak and communicate through external venues. Work with the Executive team annually to identify strategic placement / speaking opportunities. Be a leadership voice in firm-wide meetings, and events. Provide inspirational leadership communicating aspirations, outcomes, directions, initiatives, policies, etc. Develop and execute internal communication processes to keep staff informed and foster collaboration.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in the A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others required.
• Build our Brand by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion our Living-Centered Design ethos.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Be a great teammate, championing collaboration, design excellence and show fairness in actions and decisions, always putting our firm first.
• Champion entrepreneurial behavior; open to new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Demonstrate optimistic and inclusive leadershipof a diverse team.
• Demonstrate business acumen with a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing accountability.

• Regional Leadership: Responsible for sourcing, building and advancing a high-performing, diverse and inclusive senior leadership team including region, location / office-based talent. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, holding leaders accountable to achieve firm wide goals and individual role responsibilities and expectations.
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a strategic regional growth plan. You will partner and engage with other firm, office, and market leadership to develop and implement a business plan which identifies key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact of the region. 
• Top Line Development: Partner with Office Practice Leaders, Market Leaders, and Business Line Leaders to identify growth market opportunities, key target clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of the region a minimum of 10% a year. Champion clients for life vs commodity work. 
• Practice, Market, and Services Growth: Work with others to evaluate and take appropriate action to address the senior talent needs in the region. Focusing on building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets, practices, and business lines. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and development and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Lead with strong Business Practices: Partner with your Regional Practice Director to champion the best practices of project management, risk management, process improvement, project leadership and financial stewardship. Together with the Regional Practice Director be accountable for achieving or exceeding the profitability goals noted above for the firm first and the region second. 
• Communication and Brand Ambassador: Represent the Firm externally at community-based events, conferences and broader events that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Regularly write, speak and communicate through external venues. Work with the Executive team annually to identify strategic placement / speaking opportunities. Be a leadership voice in firm-wide meetings, and events. Provide inspirational leadership communicating aspirations, outcomes, directions, initiatives, policies, etc. Develop and execute internal communication processes to keep staff informed and foster collaboration.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in the A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others required.
• Build our Brand by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion our Living-Centered Design ethos.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Be a great teammate, championing collaboration, design excellence and  show fairness in actions and decisions, always putting our firm first.
• Champion entrepreneurial behavior; open to new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Demonstrate optimistic and inclusive leadershipof a diverse team.
• Demonstrate business acumen with a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing accountability.

• Visible National Market Leadership: Focus on sourcing opportunities for new project work and partnerships that advance our brand and grow the company. Bring the right talent into the firm, focused on strengthening awareness of the brand and elevating our reputation contributing to firm growth and success. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, assisting market leaders and sharing accountability to achieve firm wide goals and meeting individual role responsibilities and expectations. 
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a convergence market growth plan by identifying key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact for assigned markets and the firm overall.  
• Top Line Development:Champion clients for life vs commodity work. Identify market growth opportunities, key clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of assigned markets a minimum of 10% a year.  
• Practice and Market Building:Contribute visibly and impact fully to building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Partner Closely with Brand, Marketing and Business Development (BMBD) Team:Define opportunities and develop content that drives, manages, and strengthens CannonDesign’s image, brand, reputation, and market footprint. Assist with identifying and developing salient topics that will be of interest to our core markets, target clients, and potential partners. Develop your own media presence and personal brand in ways that benefit the businesses under the firm’s umbrella and drive new opportunities to the firm.  
• Communication and Brand Ambassador:Represent the Firm externally at national events, conferences, think tanks, workshops, conventions that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Write, speak, and communicate at external venues. This role requires significant external influence and impact to maintain and grow a sizable network that leads to opportunities for the firm and elevates our brand. 

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role; advanced degrees are preferred. 
• Generally, at least 20 years of work experience within the assigned markets or equivalent work experience is required.
• Significant experience and proven track record within the markets assigned to this role, as demonstrated by progressive leadership responsibilities and employment experience at well-known and highly respected organizations or companies within the respective markets.
• Must have an extensive national network demonstrated by ability to connect the firm to talent, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Must have existing identifiable and recognizable personal brand and professional reputation consistent with CannonDesign’s ambitions and values.
• Must have a track record of consistent presence, championing a unique and thoughtful point-of-view at industry events.
• Ability to be optimistic and have an inclusive leadership style to lead and inspire others (internally and externally), driving ownership and accountability.
• Ability to champion an ethical culture, while leading risk management and mitigation decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial behavior, embracing new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and contribute to development of high- performing accountable teams across all markets, offices, services, practices.
• Significant travel is required. 

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Visible National Market Leadership: Focus on sourcing opportunities for new project work and partnerships that advance our brand and grow the company. Bring the right talent into the firm, focused on strengthening awareness of the brand and elevating our reputation contributing to firm growth and success. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, assisting market leaders and sharing accountability to achieve firm wide goals and meeting individual role responsibilities and expectations. 
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a convergence market growth plan by identifying key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact for assigned markets and the firm overall.  
• Top Line Development:Champion clients for life vs commodity work. Identify market growth opportunities, key clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of assigned markets a minimum of 10% a year.  
• Practice and Market Building:Contribute visibly and impact fully to building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Partner Closely with Brand, Marketing and Business Development (BMBD) Team:Define opportunities and develop content that drives, manages, and strengthens CannonDesign’s image, brand, reputation, and market footprint. Assist with identifying and developing salient topics that will be of interest to our core markets, target clients, and potential partners. Develop your own media presence and personal brand in ways that benefit the businesses under the firm’s umbrella and drive new opportunities to the firm.  
• Communication and Brand Ambassador:Represent the Firm externally at national events, conferences, think tanks, workshops, conventions that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Write, speak, and communicate at external venues. This role requires significant external influence and impact to maintain and grow a sizable network that leads to opportunities for the firm and elevates our brand. 

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role; advanced degrees are preferred. 
• Generally, at least 20 years of work experience within the assigned markets or equivalent work experience is required.
• Significant experience and proven track record with developing new services for organizations, as demonstrated by progressive leadership responsibilities and employment experience at well-known and highly respected organizations or companies.
• Must have an extensive national network demonstrated by ability to connect the firm to talent, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Must have existing identifiable and recognizable personal brand and professional reputation consistent with CannonDesign’s ambitions and values.
• Must have a track record of consistent presence, championing a unique and thoughtful point-of-view at industry events.
• Ability to be optimistic and have an inclusive leadership style to lead and inspire others (internally and externally), driving ownership and accountability.
• Ability to champion an ethical culture, while leading risk management and mitigation decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial behavior, embracing new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and contribute to development of high- performing accountable teams across all markets, offices, services, practices.
• Significant travel is required. 

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Visible National Market Leadership: Focus on sourcing opportunities for new project work and partnerships that advance our brand and grow the company. Bring the right talent into the firm, focused on strengthening awareness of the brand and elevating our reputation contributing to firm growth and success. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, assisting market leaders and sharing accountability to achieve firm wide goals and meeting individual role responsibilities and expectations. 
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a convergence market growth plan by identifying key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact for assigned markets and the firm overall.  
• Top Line Development:Champion clients for life vs commodity work. Identify market growth opportunities, key clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of assigned markets a minimum of 10% a year.  
• Practice and Market Building:Contribute visibly and impact fully to building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Partner Closely with Brand, Marketing and Business Development (BMBD) Team:Define opportunities and develop content that drives, manages, and strengthens CannonDesign’s image, brand, reputation, and market footprint. Assist with identifying and developing salient topics that will be of interest to our core markets, target clients, and potential partners. Develop your own media presence and personal brand in ways that benefit the businesses under the firm’s umbrella and drive new opportunities to the firm.  
• Communication and Brand Ambassador:Represent the Firm externally at national events, conferences, think tanks, workshops, conventions that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Write, speak, and communicate at external venues. This role requires significant external influence and impact to maintain and grow a sizable network that leads to opportunities for the firm and elevates our brand. 

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role; advanced degrees are preferred. 
• Generally, at least 20 years of work experience within the assigned markets or equivalent work experience is required.
• Significant experience and proven track record within the markets assigned to this role, as demonstrated by progressive leadership responsibilities and employment experience at well-known and highly respected organizations or companies within the respective markets.
• Must have an extensive national network demonstrated by ability to connect the firm to talent, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Must have existing identifiable and recognizable personal brand and professional reputation consistent with CannonDesign’s ambitions and values.
• Must have a track record of consistent presence, championing a unique and thoughtful point-of-view at industry events.
• Ability to be optimistic and have an inclusive leadership style to lead and inspire others (internally and externally), driving ownership and accountability.
• Ability to champion an ethical culture, while leading risk management and mitigation decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial behavior, embracing new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and contribute to development of high- performing accountable teams across all markets, offices, services, practices.
• Significant travel is required. 

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Visible National Market Leadership: Focus on sourcing opportunities for new project work and partnerships that advance our brand and grow the company. Bring the right talent into the firm, focused on strengthening awareness of the brand and elevating our reputation contributing to firm growth and success. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, assisting market leaders and sharing accountability to achieve firm wide goals and meeting individual role responsibilities and expectations. 
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a convergence market growth plan by identifying key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact for assigned markets and the firm overall.  
• Top Line Development:Champion clients for life vs commodity work. Identify market growth opportunities, key clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of assigned markets a minimum of 10% a year.  
• Practice and Market Building:Contribute visibly and impact fully to building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Partner Closely with Brand, Marketing and Business Development (BMBD) Team:Define opportunities and develop content that drives, manages, and strengthens CannonDesign’s image, brand, reputation, and market footprint. Assist with identifying and developing salient topics that will be of interest to our core markets, target clients, and potential partners. Develop your own media presence and personal brand in ways that benefit the businesses under the firm’s umbrella and drive new opportunities to the firm.  
• Communication and Brand Ambassador:Represent the Firm externally at national events, conferences, think tanks, workshops, conventions that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Write, speak, and communicate at external venues. This role requires significant external influence and impact to maintain and grow a sizable network that leads to opportunities for the firm and elevates our brand. 

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role; advanced degrees are preferred. 
• Generally, at least 20 years of work experience within the assigned markets or equivalent work experience is required.
• Significant experience and proven track record within the markets assigned to this role, as demonstrated by progressive leadership responsibilities and employment experience at well-known and highly respected organizations or companies within the respective markets.
• Must have an extensive national network demonstrated by ability to connect the firm to talent, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Must have existing identifiable and recognizable personal brand and professional reputation consistent with CannonDesign’s ambitions and values.
• Must have a track record of consistent presence, championing a unique and thoughtful point-of-view at industry events.
• Ability to be optimistic and have an inclusive leadership style to lead and inspire others (internally and externally), driving ownership and accountability.
• Ability to champion an ethical culture, while leading risk management and mitigation decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial behavior, embracing new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and contribute to development of high- performing accountable teams across all markets, offices, services, practices.
• Significant travel is required. 

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Regional Leadership: Responsible for sourcing, building and advancing a high-performing, diverse and inclusive senior leadership team including region, location / office-based talent. You will provide leadership, guidance, and support, holding leaders accountable to achieve firm wide goals and individual role responsibilities and expectations.
• Strategic Leadership: Responsible for defining and executing a strategic regional growth plan. You will partner and engage with other firm, office, and market leadership to develop and implement a business plan which identifies key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact of the region. 
• Top Line Development: Partner with Office Practice Leaders, Market Leaders, and Business Line Leaders to identify growth market opportunities, key target clients and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will grow the business volume of the region a minimum of 10% a year. Champion clients for life vs commodity work. 
• Practice, Market, and Services Growth: Work with others to evaluate and take appropriate action to address the senior talent needs in the region. Focusing on building strong leadership teams capable of expanding our growth potential for our markets, practices, and business lines. Identify new potential markets, practices, and business lines for investment and development. Support research and development and encourage development of new ideas, services, and products to differentiate the firm and expand business potential. 
• Lead with strong Business Practices: Partner with your Regional Practice Director to champion the best practices of project management, risk management, process improvement, project leadership and financial stewardship. Together with the Regional Practice Director be accountable for achieving or exceeding the profitability goals noted above for the firm first and the region second. 
• Communication and Brand Ambassador: Represent the Firm externally at community-based events, conferences and broader events that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Regularly write, speak and communicate through external venues. Work with the Executive team annually to identify strategic placement / speaking opportunities. Be a leadership voice in firm-wide meetings, and events. Provide inspirational leadership communicating aspirations, outcomes, directions, initiatives, policies, etc. Develop and execute internal communication processes to keep staff informed and foster collaboration.

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Advanced degrees are preferred.
• A minimum of 20 years of related work experience in the A/E/I industry and proven track record of ability to lead and inspire others required.
• Build our Brand by being connected externally and being visible in the region.
• Champion our Living-Centered Design ethos.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Be a great teammate, championing collaboration, design excellence and show fairness in actions and decisions, always putting our firm first.
• Champion entrepreneurial behavior; open to new ideas, innovative concepts, and solutions.
• Demonstrate optimistic and inclusive leadershipof a diverse team.
• Demonstrate business acumen with a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively internally; energize, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing accountability.

CannonDesign has an exciting remote opportunity for a Design Technologist. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience, make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.  

CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the implementation and management of design technology processes, standards, and technologies across various projects. You will report to the Design Technology Manager and work with other key leaders across the firm to ensure strategies are in alignment with firm goals and expectations.  You will collaborate with internal and external clients to understand their needs and develop and implement a strategy to ensure Cannon Design is leading the industry in bringing the practice and our clients the best-in-class parametric, computational, automation focused design tools.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist project teams with BIM project execution planning at project kickoff and project milestones.
• Advise and help define Level of Development/Detail for deliverables.
• Author and implement standard workflows and processes.
• Identify and assist in creating content to enhance our digital asset and detail libraries.
• Evangelize, educate, and support primary design applications.
• Design and deliver educational offerings ranging from essentials to advanced use of digital technologies at CannonDesign.
• Support model managers and ensure health of the models by performing regular model audits and providing feedback to design teams.
• Continuously raise the bar in inclusion and utilization of metadata.
• Champion the use of and to leverage data collection and query for purposes of design intelligence, optimization, automation, simulation and downstream exploration for artificial intelligence.
• Lead and/or participate in various Technology related R+D effort and Special Projects.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degrees in design, engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in an AEC industry with a working knowledge of all aspects of professional services from planning and schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, training design and delivery experience.

The salary range for this position is $83,600 - $104,500 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Manage the IT service desk, including escalated customer inquiries.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to all customers.
• Monitor and analyze service desk performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement service desk policies and procedures.
• Establish and refine Service Level Agreements (SLA) for various problem severity levels.
• Establish and report performance metrics to measure effectiveness and productivity.
• Analyze patterns and proactively address recurring problems with other teams.
• Organize knowledge bases for internal team members and customers to address common questions.
• Hire, train and mentor service desk staff as needed.
• Select and optimize service desk ticket system platform.
• Monitor and maintain IT service desk systems and tools.
• Organize and own endpoint asset management for IT hardware throughout the firm.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and other IT teams.

• Minimum of 10 years related experience required which includes a minimum of 2 years of experience in IT service desk management.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of IT service desk systems and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ITIL foundation certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel within United States up to 10% as needed.

In this role you will focusfirst onthe growth and impact of thepracticeand its contribution tothe firm,including the quality ofcreativeworkproduced; second onyour ownclient andprojectleadership responsibilities; and third onexternal activities that advancethe firm’s, the practice’s,and your personalbrand and presence in the marketplace, positioningCannonDesign asone of the most innovative, creative, and highly regarded design firms in the world. 

Areas of Focus:

 Growth and Impact 

• DesignExcellence:You will beaccountable for design excellence,innovationandoveralldesign qualityin the practice.Thisresponsibility will includeregulartouchpoints with leaders and othersin yourpractice; holdingvirtual andin-persondesignreviews;andproviding oversight ofthird-party recognition, includingpublication of projectsin design and market-specific media outlets, as well as other potential opportunities for publication such as articles on research and innovation. Yourpracticewill be expected to regularlysubmitand successfully win design awards, contributing toFirm portfolio. 
• Practice Leadership: Responsible for developing and advancing strategic initiatives that advance an innovative practice. As our Strategic Framework states, you must be willing to “develop the highest potential, best opportunities for strategic differentiation – our competitive advantages – and take them further, faster.”   Working with other leaders in your practice, you will lead the development of the Practice Business Plan. This plan will outline strategies and actionable items that improve the practice by identifying and advancing new opportunities, client engagement and development, market differentiation, brand recognition, and team building/leadership, all in concert with firm-wide goals. You willdevelop and leada diverse team of creatives, building apractice community witha strong senseof connection and identity. You willensuretherecruitment of top-tier talent and the functioning of high-performance teams,holdingleaders in your practice accountable for the mentorship and growth of the next generation. 
•  Practice Growth: Identify future trends and opportunities for the growth of the practice, both internally through our integrated platform, and externally with new prime market and business opportunities. Demonstrate the highest level of knowledge of design practice, including future growth opportunities, new and innovative practices in addition to best practices, and design initiatives that leverage and expand the capabilities of the firm.  
• Top Line Development:Collaborate with Regional, Market, Service, and Office Leaders and other firm-wide resources to focus on growing the top line of the firm by identifying and/or actively participating in the pursuit of new target clients as well as nurturing existing ones. Additionally, you will identify and pursue “prime” client opportunities promoting the full range of our integrated design services. In this role you will have a personal minimum goal of achieving top line success of $3.0M per year in net signed fees in addition to setting top line development goals for the overall growth of the Practice.  
• Bottom Line Success:Collaborate with the Regional Director, Regional Process Director, Office Practice Leader, and Market Leaders to ensure that the business plan bottom line initiatives are successfully implemented. Achieve at a minimum the firm’s profitability goals for each year. 

Client and project leadership: You willpossessthe driveto challenge the status quo and findnew solutions.You will share the responsibilities of senior design leaders, leading select clients toinnovative design concepts that synthesize our clients’ culture, goals, and aspirations with the needs of people, community,societyand the environment. Deliver solutions uniquely responsive to this expanded view of design impact.Lead design presentations, with an emphasis on storytelling and aiding client understanding of the design. Capture and communicate key client goals and metrics and how our design solutions addvalue. 

BrandDevelopment:You will be a leading voice for how our Living-Centered Design ethos is translated through our work with clients, as well as the unique qualities,capabilitiesand aspirations of your practiceand your personal leadershipof that practice. Partner with marketing and communications teams to build strong narratives and communicate the impact of our work nationally.Represent the firm and practice externally at speaking events that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Write, speak and communicate externally through 3-5 venues annually. You will work with communications teams annually to identify strategic placement / speaking opportunities. 

 ABOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Qualified candidates must have a bachelor'sdegreein architecture.  Master'sdegreein architecture preferred.  
• Current US Architectural Registration preferred.  
• 15 years minimum experience in a design leadership role, of which a minimum of 5 years are leading others in a design studio or design practice segment required.  
• Additionalaccreditation and/or training relevant to this role is preferred, including LEED.  
• Design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work. Third party recognition of your work as a lead or supportingdesignroleby local, regional, or national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms ispreferred.  
• Strong oralpresentation andstorytelling skillsrequired.  
• Must be able to understand and executebusiness strategy.  
• Must have professional acumen and maturitydemonstratedby the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.  
• Build a creative culture and a community that makes space for exploration. Inspire others. 
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation and champion the same in others. 
• Translate our Living-Centered Design ethos through our work. 
• Be a partner to others: champion SFMO and collaboration, show fairness in actions and decisions, always putting our firm first. 
• Build our Brand - Be connected externally. Be visible. 
• Champion an ethical culture and hold others accountable for the same. 
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability. 
• Demonstrate sound judgment and business acumen.
• Demonstrate optimistic and inclusive leadershipofa diverse team.
• Travel required.   

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.