Overview

Corgan is actively recruiting an experienced Project Designer to join the firm as part of our Aviation market sector. The firm is currently working on innovative and challenging projects throughout the U.S. and is pursuing new opportunities overseas. Our firm offers unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth by offering a wide-range of project responsibilities and team leadership roles. 

The Project Designer will work under the direction of the Project Design Manager to generate and develop exceptional design solutions and options for our Aviation studio. This role will collaborate with other designers in the studio to maintain the firm design and brand objectives. Candidates will be studio champions for sustainable design techniques and metrics recording. This role will entail generating multiple solutions for any given client driven program and sharing the work for critique and input from design leaders and peers. Candidates must be creative, energetic, and flexible in their professional outlook given the fast pace and critical nature of the creative process.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborates with studio to maintain design excellence in all projects with the direction of the Project Design Manager
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources and materials and their application
• Attends early consultant meetings and understands the coordination required between disciplines
• Becomes familiar the coordination required to realize the design intent by attending consultant meetings during SD and DD phases
• Is familiar with major relevant codes as they impact design decisions and works with the Project Design Manager to ensure code compliance in design work
• Is familiar with all the major building material technologies we use and seeks out new and innovative systems to recommend on a regular basis
• Occasionally attends client meetings and may be called upon to present work

Qualifications

To be eligible for the Project Designer position an individual must have the following:

• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Professional registration preferred
• Participation in outside design activities, groups, etc.

The Project Designer will be 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. Must be knowledgeable with AIA 2030 DDX data entry.

Corgan believes in partnering for success, building on our legacy for the future, and providing an excellent product. Corgan’s project sectors include aviation, data centers, commercial, education, interiors, and healthcare. Our 92% repeat client business record is a testament to our ability to serve clients in a competent, ethical, and professional manner. Corgan offers a competitive compensation and benefit package and in addition to our excellent environment, philanthropic culture and numerous awards, we offer the ability to work with the highest level of technical equipment and programs.

Base Salary Range: $80,000- $112,000 annually – New York locations only 

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in New York 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.

*Only applications received through our website will be considered.* EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet