Architectural Design Manager | Multifamily

Corgan • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Design Manager to join the firm as part of our Multifamily team. This role is an in-office position where you will 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. You will collaborate with other designers and managers in the studio to maintain the firm's design principles, lead the development of effective and innovative designs utilizing the firm's design approach and innovation tools, and promote design excellence throughout the projects in the studio. You will implement the firm's design process and encourage the use of available innovation tools to achieve the firm's design and brand objectives. You will work 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. You will present designs to clients and work to develop and maintain presentation skills. You will be an industry expert in major building systems and convey this knowledge to the team, and be an expert on code implications and requirements for several major building/occupancy types. You will oversee the work of the Project Designers, demonstrate knowledge of resources and materials and their application, and direct the production of design materials that meet project objectives, including functional concepts, images, schedules, and budgets. You will cultivate success through high-level design and planning, facility requirements analysis, conceptual design, systems integration, and teamwork. You will take responsibility for ensuring codes, regulations, and industry standards are applied correctly, possess excellent programming and strategic planning skills, and promote technical and professional excellence throughout the team. You will maintain knowledge regarding industry trends, professional practice, regulatory, and construction practice and issues, recognize needs and seek out solutions for the use of new technologies relating to project production and communications. You will mentor and provide guidance to the project team to achieve objectives, mentor team members and support individual development by providing coaching, feedback, and reinforcement, and build the firm’s practice by inspiring and motivating Project Designers.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• 10+ years in the Architectural design industry; Multifamily project experience required
• Built and published track record of exceptional design work in at least one or more of Corgan’s market sectors/areas of practice
• 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 that create high-quality work
• Pursues design awards and publications of work for which they were primary players
• Demonstrated leader, collaborator, and mentor within their respective studio
• Candidates will have a track record of successful sustainable design methods and a long-standing use and familiarity with AIA’s 2030 DDX
• Proficient with Revit, Word, Excel, and other graphics-related programs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design and implementation, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or other 3-D modeling programs is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with other designers and managers in the studio to maintain the firm's design principles
• Lead the development of effective and innovative designs utilizing the firm's design approach and innovation tools
• Promotes design excellence throughout the projects in the studio
• Implements the firm's design process and encourages the use of available innovation tools to achieve the firm's 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
• Demonstrates 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, 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 the use of new technologies relating to project production and communications
• Mentors and provides guidance to the 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

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Sharpening skills
• Leveraging technology
• Encouraging communication
• Commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics
• Passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other
• Promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior