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Cannon Design INC

Interior Designer II

Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL Posted today $57,905

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 29 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Cannon Design INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles10 certified filings for “Designer II - Architectural (Path to Licensure)” (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval) in NY: $80k–$106k, median $88k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 29 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Cannon Design INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
10 certified filings for “Designer II - Architectural (Path to Licensure)” (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval) in NY: $80k–$106k, median $88k. Most were filed at wage level I (86%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($57,905 to $72,335) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE This position will have a design or technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership the primary responsibilities will include the following: HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO • With limited direction, Assist Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager with the execution of the project goals throughout all phases (Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration). • Assist in the development of the design including planning and three-dimensional studies. • Independently assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces to include drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern designs, elevations, details, etc. • Provide support to the Senior Interior Designer with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selection, layout and specifications throughout all phases of interior design work, as required. • Produce drawings in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints. • Identify, research and apply building and life safety codes to applicable interior design work. • Prepare renderings and other presentation materials. • Follow CannonDesign drawing standards. • Participate in client meetings with Senior Interior Designer to gain client interaction and presentation experience. • Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch list. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. • Mentor less experienced interior design staff and provide guidance in the development of project documents. • Actively participate and promote design quality. • Understand proper application of materials. • May perform other duties as required. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED • Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required. • Minimum of 4 years of related experience required. • Current NCIDQ certification is preferred. • Must be able to participate the development of projects' technical or design characteristics and content. • Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects. • Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required. • Travel as required. The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $57,905 to $72,335 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 schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page a https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits . Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of t

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