Project Designer | Education - Corgan

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

Corgan is actively recruiting a talented design architect to function on our design team as a Project Designer as part of our Education team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

The Project Designer will work under the direction of the Studio Design Directors to design and deliver exceptional and relevant innovative design solutions for our education studio. This role will collaborate with other designers and managers in the studio to maintain the firm design principles. 

• Promotes design excellence throughout the projects in the studio
• Implements the firms design process and encourage the use of available innovation tools to achieve the firms design and brand objectives
• Works with PIC/ Studio Design Director to augment the project team throughout the project life being available beyond design for CD design intent interpretations and solutions as well as CA troubleshooting
• Presents designs to clients, works to develop and maintain presentation skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources and materials and their application
• Directs the production of design materials that meet project objectives, including functional concepts, images, schedules and budgets
• Cultivates success through high level design and planning, facility requirements analysis, conceptual design and systems integration and teamwork
• Takes responsibility for ensuring codes, regulations and industry standards are applied correctly
• Possesses excellent programming and strategic planning skills
• Promotes technical and professional excellence throughout the team
• Recognizes needs and seeks out solutions for use of new technologies relating to project production and communications
• Mentors and provides guidance to project team to achieve objectives

• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• 8+ years in the Architectural design industry with a built and published track record of exceptional design work in the education market either K-12 or Higher Ed
• Familiarity with current global design trends in one or more of Corgan’s sectors
• A track record of public speaking in their area of expertise
• Have a demonstrated track record of consistently creating (and leading teams doing) high quality work.
• Ongoing participation in outside design activities, groups, etc.
• Candidates will have a track record of successful sustainable design methods and a long standing use and familiarity with AIA’s 2030 DDX
• Proficient with Revit, Word, Excel and other graphics-related programs
• Experience with design and implementation, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or other 3-D modeling programs is preferred

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. *

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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