Architectural Designer II or Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

At Cuningham, we design a better world with deep respect for the real one, working toward a world made better by selfless design by investing in our people as much as our projects. We celebrate curiosity, delight in the craft, design responsibly, get better together, and care for each other because we believe the best design happens when talented people collaborate, challenge one another, and continuously grow. 

Our Culver City office is seeking an Architectural Designer II or Team Leader with 4+ years of experience who is passionate about healthcare design and ready to take the next step toward becoming a licensed Project Architect. Whether you already have healthcare project experience or are eager to build your career in the healthcare market, you'll find opportunities to work on meaningful projects alongside experienced mentors while gaining exposure to workplace, entertainment, and other market sectors. With strong mentorship, increasing project responsibility, and robust support for architectural licensure, Cuningham is committed to helping you grow into the next stage of your career. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop creative design solutions, coordination efforts, and production documents throughout all phases of design using sketching, 2D and 3D modeling, and computational design methods.
• Translate design concepts into coordinated, technically sound documentation that supports successful project delivery.
• Participate in client presentations and communicate design ideas clearly and confidently.
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, consultants, contractors, and project teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Coordinate BIM models and project documentation internally and with consulting teams.
• Participate in construction administration activities, site observations, and field verification alongside Project Architects and project leaders.
• Apply regenerative and sustainable design principles that positively impact the built, social, and natural environments.
• Research building materials, exterior systems, waterproofing strategies, wall assemblies, vertical circulation, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and support technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support site analysis, massing studies, programming, and space planning efforts.
• Coordinate with our Specifications team to ensure project quality and consistency.
• Produce high-quality work while taking ownership of assigned project responsibilities.
• Continue developing proficiency in Revit, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office while expanding your skills in Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, and other emerging visualization tools.

What We Look For:

• 4+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Healthcare project experience is preferred.
• A strong interest in building a career designing healthcare environments is required.
• Experience contributing to projects through multiple phases of design and documentation.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to continuously improve your craft.
• A passion for learning, mentoring, and growing into greater project leadership responsibilities.
• Working toward architectural licensure is encouraged. 

This range reflects both the Architectural Designer II and Team Leader levels. Placement within the range, and the specific role offered, will be determined by the candidate's years and type of experience relative to the role's requirements. 

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 1/24/2026

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 Cuningham, we believe the best work happens when people are supported, challenged, and connected. Whether collaborating across teams, engaging with our communities, or shaping meaningful design solutions, we bring pragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project — and we support each other through it all. 

We nurture an equitable work environment where curiosity is celebrated, craft is valued, and growth is prioritized. Alongside a team that brings low-ego expertise and active leadership day-to-day, you’ll work on complex, high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.

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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. 

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.