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# Office Administrator at CannonDesign

- **Company:** CannonDesign
- **Location:** St Louis, MO
- **Posted:** 2026-07-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** http://www.cannondesign.com/careers/?gh_jid=8620377002

## Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

## ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support for our St. Louis, MO office. Due to the nature of this role, this position will be performed primarily onsite in the office. Must be available to work in the office Monday – Thursday and provide occasional coverage for office events in the evenings and on the weekends as needed.

## HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Greet and assist visitors, staff, and vendors with professionalism and warmth, creating a welcoming front-of-house experience.
- Serve as the first point of contact by sitting at the front desk or reception area when required, ensuring a professional and welcoming presence for all who enter the office.
- Answer incoming phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members or departments when required.
- Deliver service with a client-focused mindset, ensuring a positive experience for internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
- Collaborate with team members and contribute to a supportive, firm-first office culture.
- Follow direction effectively and remain task-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, take meeting notes, and prepare or review expense reports for staff.
- Coordinate and execute internal office events, including arranging external services such as catering and supplies.
- Maintain inventory and organization of office and hospitality supplies to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Support local onboarding efforts for new staff and assist with hospitality services to enhance the employee experience.
- Train and mentor new receptionist or office staff to ensure consistent front-of-house service.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including USPS, FedEx, UPS, and courier services.
- Complete assigned tasks with accuracy, timeliness, and attention to quality. Identify issues or inefficiencies and escalate them appropriately for resolution.
- Use common software programs such as Microsoft Office effectively to support administrative tasks and communications.
- Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Ensure compliance with record retention policy standards.
- Other duties as assigned; office or business unit size may be considered when evaluating the business need for this role.

## HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

- Minimum of two years of related experience required.
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree in relevant field preferred.
- Experience working in a professional services firm preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy with work is a must.
- Ability to work in highly collaborative and deadline driven environment.
- Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to dive into projects and tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

## 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 the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

## ABOUT WORKING HERE

- 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 provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community 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.

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

## About CannonDesign

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm that uses a **Living-Centered Design** philosophy to help organizations create places, strategies, and experiences that foster human and business flourishing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (employee-owned)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1945
- **Founders**: Will Cannon, Sr.

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Architecture and Planning, Engineering, Consulting
- **Target Customers**: B2B – Enterprise clients in healthcare, corporate/commercial, higher education, K-12, hospitality, mixed-use, sports, science/research, and civic sectors.
- **Mission / Purpose**: “To help organizations go bigger and do better — for people, business, society and the planet.” [cannondesign.com](https://www.cannondesign.com/)

## Products & Services
CannonDesign offers integrated services through a family of specialized teams and studios:

- **Architecture, Engineering & Interior Design**: Core design services for the built environment across all sectors.
- **Blue Cottage of CannonDesign**: Strategy and operations consulting for healthcare and other industries.
- **Cityfi**: Strategy and innovation firm focused on the future of cities, mobility, and civic life.
- **Ennead, a CannonDesign company**: A design collective concentrated on the public realm, with a global legacy.
- **Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS)**: Facility management software and services (assessments, capital planning, job order contracting).
- **The Clarient Group**: Smart buildings consultancy – integrated digital ecosystems for real business impact.
- **Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign**: Architectural exploration lab focused on radical innovation and new design methods.
- **Yellow Brick**: Healthcare building activation – from planning and compliance to move management and operational readiness. [cannondesign.com/about](https://www.cannondesign.com/about)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, employee-owned firm).
- **Key Metric**: **Annual Revenue** – $400.3M (LinkedIn estimate, recent fiscal year). [linkedin.com/company/cannon-design](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannon-design)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Employee-owned with no outside investors. Key partnerships include large health systems (e.g., Alice L. Walton Foundation for whole health campus), corporate clients, and academic institutions.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Named one of the **10 most innovative architecture firms** in the world by Fast Company (2017 and 2019).
  - **1,700+ teammates** across **21 offices** globally. [cannondesign.com/about](https://www.cannondesign.com/about)
  - Active acquisition strategy (e.g., Ennead Architects, Cityfi, The Clarient Group) expanding capabilities into strategy, smart buildings, and public-realm design.
  - Growing job postings (+14.7% month-over-month as of mid-2026). [linkedin.com/company/cannon-design](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannon-design)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Living-Centered Design**: A firm-wide ethos that goes beyond human-centered design to include community, society, and planet – differentiating them from traditional architecture firms.
- **Single-Firm, Multi-Office (SFMO) Platform**: A curated, geography-agnostic team assembly approach that assembles the best internal experts for each project, regardless of office.
- **Employee Ownership**: All staff are owners, which drives a strong culture of alignment, long-term thinking, and investment in people.
- **In-House Innovation Incubator (AMP)**: Any employee can pitch an idea and receive time/resources to develop it into a marketable offering – fueling internal entrepreneurship. [cannondesign.com/culture](https://www.cannondesign.com/culture)
- **Diverse Portfolio of Subsidiaries**: From smart buildings (Clarient) to healthcare activation (Yellow Brick) to civic strategy (Cityfi) – providing end-to-end solutions beyond traditional design.

## Strategic Focus
- **Whole Health & Wellbeing**: A major push into designing campuses and environments that promote total health (physical, mental, social). The Alice L. Walton Foundation partnership is a flagship example. [cannondesign.com](https://www.cannondesign.com/)
- **Sustainability & Climate Resilience**: Explicit focus on regenerative, sustainable design; actively hiring a **Climate Resiliency Leader**. [cannondesign.com/careers](https://www.cannondesign.com/careers)
- **Social Good & Equity**: Open Hand Studio (public interest design arm) and Inclusive Partner Program demonstrate a commitment to community impact and diversity.
- **Digital Integration**: Expanding smart building capabilities (Clarient) and facility management software (FOS) to embed technology into the built environment.
- **Global Reach**: Continued expansion in India, Canada, the Middle East, and Asia, with offices in 15 countries. [linkedin.com/company/cannon-design](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannon-design)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Purpose**: A design firm that places social and environmental impact on par with business success – ideal for those who want their work to matter beyond profit.
- **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**: Recognized focus on equity; Open Hand Studio provides pro-bono design for underserved communities; Inclusive Partner Program supports small businesses.
- **Innovation Mindset**: AMP and the Yazdani Studio offer creative freedom and a path to bring new ideas to market.
- **Flexible Work**: Many roles explicitly list **“United States – Remote”** as an option, indicating a hybrid/remote-friendly culture. [cannondesign.com/careers](https://www.cannondesign.com/careers)
- **Employee Ownership**: All team members are owners – a strong differentiator for career growth, retention, and shared success.
- **Benefits & Growth**: Comprehensive benefits (not detailed in search results but standard for a firm of this size); active internal mobility across 21 offices and diverse subsidiaries.

## Sources
1. [cannondesign.com](https://www.cannondesign.com/)
2. [cannondesign.com/about](https://www.cannondesign.com/about)
3. [cannondesign.com/careers](https://www.cannondesign.com/careers)
4. [cannondesign.com/culture](https://www.cannondesign.com/culture)
5. [linkedin.com/company/cannon-design](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannon-design)

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