Design Manager | Aviation Interiors

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.

We are actively recruiting a senior level creative Interior Design Manager to be a part of our collaborative firm in our Aviation market sector. Projects range from bespoke high-end hospitality premium lounges to high profile airport terminal interiors. Great opportunity for a highly motivated designer who wants to show their creative side with challenging projects in an innovative work environment. This designer will work under the direction of the Design Director to lead and develop exceptional design solutions for our Aviation studio.

This role will lead the development of effective and innovative designs utilizing the firms design approach and innovation tools. This position will also have opportunities for potential travel based on project locations both in the US and international.

• Promotes design excellence throughout the projects in the studio
• Implements the firms design process and encourage 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
• Is an industry expert in major building systems and conveys this knowledge to the team
• Is an expert on code implications and requirements for several major building/occupancy types
• Oversees the work of the Project Designers
• Cultivates 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
• Maintains knowledge regarding industry trends, professional practice, regulatory and construction practice and issues
• 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
• Mentors team members and supports individual development by providing coaching, feedback and reinforcement
• Builds the firm’s practice by inspiring and motivating Project Designers
• Enjoy travel

• This role is an in-office position
• Displays strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, and able to take projects through to completion
• Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in commercial design; aviation and/or hospitality experience strongly preferred
• Revit proficiency
• Interest in sustainable design
• Professional registration
• Strong communication skills and flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts and information into visualizations
• 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
• Pursues design awards and publications of work for which they were primary players
• Demonstrated leaders, collaborators and mentors within their respective studio
• Ongoing participation in outside design activities, groups, etc.
• Proficient with Revit, Word, Excel and other graphics-related programs
• Experience…