Architectural Design Manager | Education

Description

• Directs the production of design materials that meet project objectives, including functional concepts, images, schedules and budgets
• Takes responsibility for ensuring codes, regulations and industry standards are applied correctly
• Lead the development of effective and innovative designs utilizing the firms design approach and innovation tools
• Recognizes needs and seeks out solutions for use of new technologies relating to project production and communications
• Pursues design awards and publications of work for which they were primary players
• Mentors and provides guidance to project team to achieve objectives
• Oversees the work of the Project Designers
• Collaborate with other designers and managers in the studio to maintain the firm design principles
• Promotes technical and professional excellence throughout the team
• Work under the direction of the Studio and Sector Design Directors to set expectations, lead the design process and challenge the project team to deliver exceptional and relevant innovative design solutions
• Promotes design excellence throughout the projects in the studio
• Mentors team members and supports individual development by providing coaching, feedback and reinforcement
• Presents designs to clients, works to develop and maintain presentation skills
• Implements the firms design process and encourage the use of available innovation tools to achieve the firms design and brand objectives
• Builds the firm’s practice by inspiring and motivating Project Designers
• 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

Requirements

• Cultivates success through high level design and planning, facility requirements analysis, conceptual design and systems integration and teamwork
• Is an industry expert in major building systems and conveys this knowledge to the team
• Familiarity with current global design trends in one or more of Corgan’s sectors
• Candidates will have a track record of successful sustainable design methods and a long-standing use and familiarity with AIA’s 2030 DDX
• Have a demonstrated track record of consistently creating (and leading teams doing) high quality work
• A track record of public speaking in their area of expertise
• Maintains knowledge regarding industry trends, professional practice, regulatory and construction practice and issues
• Demonstrated leaders, collaborators and mentors within their respective studio
• Experience with design and implementation, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or other 3-D modeling programs is preferred
• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources and materials and their application
• 10+ years in the Architectural design industry; Education project experience required
• Is an expert on code implications and requirements for several major building/occupancy types
• Possesses excellent programming and strategic planning skills
• Built and published track record of exceptional design work in at least one or more of Corgan’s market sectors/areas of practice
• Proficient with Revit, Word, Excel and other graphics-related programs

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance