Interior Designer | Workplace Interiors

Overview
At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or coworkers. 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 an interior Designer to join our collaborative and innovative firm in our Workplace Interiors Market Sector in our Chicago office location. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated designer looking to showcase their creative talents across challenging and unique project opportunities.
Responsibilities
At Corgan we offer opportunities for both personal and professional growth through a wide range of project responsibilities and leadership roles. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate on a variety of projects in scale and scope. Our ideal designer is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise. Some of these responsibilities include:

• Utilize appropriate software at a proficient level to create graphics and presentation materials
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and timelines
• Contribute to the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment
• Assist with contract administration responsibilities
• Execute coordination and integration of architectural and consultant documents
• Assist in all phases of the design process on a variety of projects in size and scope
• Conduct field verification and site visits as needed
• Actively contribute to the production of major components of a thorough set of construction documents
• Foster a productive partnership with the client and project delivery team through regular communication and collaboration
• Collaborate with project teams serving as concept champions throughout the project
• Support the integration of the design process with other workflows and project tasks
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products

Qualifications
Qualified designers already exhibit these strengths and talents:

• Confident presentation ability
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Revit proficiency and technical excellence
• Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
• Interest in sustainable design
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Attention to detail
• Professional registration or anticipation of registration
• 3+ years of experience in commercial design; Workplace experience strongly preferred
• Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills, and detailing

At Corgan, we believe social responsibility should be a holistic approach to supporting the community and environment. We commit our time and talent through service, provide financial support through giving, balance elevated design with responsible, sustainable solutions, and cultivate equity and inclusivity inside and outside our firm.
We share a deep curiosity about how we can improve lives through design. We are curious about the world we have — and the world that is emerging. This passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Maybe that is why so many of our client relationships span decades.
From our earliest days, the Corgan philosophy of work and life balance was an important and valued part of our culture. As we’ve grown, our commitment to the well-being of our employees has only become stronger and more defined. Corgan promotes a healthy balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office. We also offer a competitive compensation and benefit package which may be viewed here.

• Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. * EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet