Project Designer | Education

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Studio Design Directors to design and deliver exceptional and relevant innovative design solutions for our Education studio
• Collaborate with other designers and managers in the studio to maintain the firm design principles
• Promote design excellence throughout the projects in the studio
• Implement the firm's design process and encourage the use of available innovation tools to achieve the firm's design and brand objectives
• Work 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
• Present designs to clients, work to develop and maintain presentation skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources and materials and their application
• Direct the production of design materials that meet project objectives, including functional concepts, images, schedules and budgets
• Cultivate success through high level design and planning, facility requirements analysis, conceptual design and systems integration and teamwork
• Take responsibility for ensuring codes, regulations and industry standards are applied correctly
• Possess excellent programming and strategic planning skills
• Promote technical and professional excellence throughout the team
• Recognize needs and seek out solutions for use of new technologies relating to project production and communications
• Mentor and provide guidance to project team to achieve objectives

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrated track record of consistently creating (and leading teams doing) high quality work
• Ongoing participation in outside design activities, groups, etc.
• 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

Schedule

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Benefits

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. 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.