At Cuningham, we design healthcare environments that shape how people heal, work, and connect, balancing bold creativity with technical precision and a deep respect for the patient and caregiver experience.
We are seeking an Architectural Designer to join our San Diego team and contribute to healthcare projects across all phases of design and delivery. This role is ideal for a designer who brings curiosity and craft to every challenge and is eager to grow within a collaborative, design-driven team. Experience in the healthcare market is a plus, but we also welcome candidates with a genuine interest in the market.
Candidates will be considered for Architectural Designer I or II based on qualifications and experience. Designer I (non-exempt) assists in developing design solutions, documentation, and technical coordination under project leaders' guidance. Designer II (exempt) independently advances small to medium portions of project scope with minimal supervision, collaborating closely with project leaders, consultants, and clients.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop design solutions, coordination, and production efforts across all phases of a project, through an iterative, collaborative process spanning sketching, 2D/3D modeling, and computational methods, in alignment with project success metrics
- Explore and support regenerative approaches to the design and performance of the built, social, and natural environments
- Prepare design presentations and support project documentation through both creative design and technical detailing
- Coordinate BIM models with consultants, and support general coordination with and review of consultant and vendor drawings
- Participate in construction administration activities alongside the Project Architect and on-site staff, including site observations and verifications
- Research exterior materials, wall assemblies, waterproofing, and vertical circulation
- Use MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit/BIM 360; build familiarity with Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion
What We Look For:
- Required: 2+ years of professional architectural design experience and a professional degree in Architecture
- Experience in the healthcare market, or a genuine interest in growing a career in healthcare design
- Working knowledge of building codes, construction documentation, and BIM workflows
- A curious, collaborative mindset with strong attention to craft and a sense of responsibility for the impact design has on people and the environment
- For Architectural Designer II consideration: demonstrated ability to independently advance project scope with minimal supervision, collaborating directly with project leaders, consultants, and clients
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.
