Project Interior Designer | Aviation

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or co-workers. 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 strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations.

We are actively recruiting Interior Designers looking to be part of our collaborative and innovative firm in our Aviation market sector. This position is open to several of our locations including Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Please be sure to tell us which locations you are seeking. Fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated designer who wants to learn and assume responsibility with challenging projects in a creative work environment and the opportunity to mentor junior staff. 

Responsibilities

At Corgan we offer unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth by offering a wide range of project responsibilities and team leadership roles at all levels of design. Through these responsibilities you can expect to thrive and grow personally and professionally alongside a team of creative individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate on a variety of projects in scale and scope.  The ideal designer is highly motivated and seeking progressively more responsibilities and assignments on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate all phases of the design process in full life cycle projects
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Translate concepts and information into images
• Execute the process of preparing and completing usable construction document detailing solutions
• Coordinate the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures and equipment
• Manage contract administration responsibilities
• Assist with creation & management of project schedules
• Develop & present appropriate technical solutions to stakeholders
• Assist with leading project studio team members, leveraging strengths & 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 progressivity 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

Qualifications

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; aviation experience strongly preferred
• Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills and detailing
• Revit proficiency and technical excellence
• Thorough understanding of how a drawing set goes together
• Industry knowledge for understanding how things are built and how to apply that knowledge to fit 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
• Potential travel opportunities

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: $95,000- $121,500 annually – Los Angeles locations only 

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Los Angeles 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

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