Project Designer | Education

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
• Promotes design excellence throughout the projects in the studio
• Implements the firms design process and encourages 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

Qualifications

• This role is an in-office position
• 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

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 . Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet