Project Designer | Education
Corgan, Austin, TX, United States
Overview
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.
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
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, providing support beyond design for CD design intent interpretations and solutions as well as CA troubleshooting
Present designs to clients and develop strong 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
Ensure 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 the use of new technologies relating to project production and communications
Mentor and provide guidance to the project team to achieve objectives
Qualifications
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 (K‑12 or Higher Ed)
Familiarity with current global design trends in one or more of Corgan’s sectors
Track record of public speaking in their area of expertise
Demonstrated history 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 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
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
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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
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, providing support beyond design for CD design intent interpretations and solutions as well as CA troubleshooting
Present designs to clients and develop strong 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
Ensure 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 the use of new technologies relating to project production and communications
Mentor and provide guidance to the project team to achieve objectives
Qualifications
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 (K‑12 or Higher Ed)
Familiarity with current global design trends in one or more of Corgan’s sectors
Track record of public speaking in their area of expertise
Demonstrated history 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 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
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
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