Project Interior Designer | Workplace Interiors - 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 dynamic Project Interior Designer to join the firm as part of our Workplace Interiors team in our new Washington DC office.  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. 

• Excellent Communication with team members
• Coordinate all phases of the design process in full life cycle projects
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Translate programming, client objectives and goals into design concepts
• Execute the process of coordinating with consultants, preparing and completing usable construction document detailing solutions
• Participate in business development opportunities
• Coordinate the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment
• Manage contract administration responsibilities
• Assist with creation and management of project schedules
• Develop & present appropriate technical solutions to stakeholders
• Assist with leading project studio team members, leveraging strengths, and providing mentorship
• Work proactively to resolve issues that arise between project, design, and technical objectives of the project, in coordination with Project Manager
• Execute coordination and integration of architectural and consultant documents
• Seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity and increased project performance
• Demonstrate understanding of appropriate industry standards and construction practice
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and timelines
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Attend and conduct presentations
• Manage client relations

Qualified Project Interior Designers already exhibit these strengths and talents:

• Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in commercial design; Workplace experience strongly preferred
• Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills, and detailing
• Excellent Communication skills
• Successful experience in business development preferred; interest in pursing business development opportunities required
• Revit proficiency and technical excellence
• Thorough understanding of how a drawing set is assembled and integrated
• Acumen for how things are built and constructability, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget
• General understanding of building and accessibility codes 
• Experience coordinating with a variety of consultants and contractors
• Interest in sustainable design
• Professional registration 
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading projects teams
• Ability to translate design concepts and information into images
• Confident presentation ability
• Ability to travel

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

Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $115,000 annually – Washington DC location only

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Washington DC only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.

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