Interior Design Project Manager | Aviation

About the role

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Interior Design Project Manager to join the firm as part of our Aviation & Transportation studio in our Los Angeles office location.

Responsibilities

• Tackle concept development and guide the design narrative for aviation environments, from premium lounges to terminal interiors.
• Elevate the hospitality experience in travel, translating brand stories into spatial experiences that evoke emotion and belonging.
• Partner with clients to understand their vision and bring it to life through inspired, buildable design.
• Curate materials, finishes, furnishings, and details that reflect both design integrity and operational excellence.
• Mentor and motivate a talented team of designers, fostering a collaborative, creative culture.
• Lead design presentations that communicate a strong point of view with clarity and confidence.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring design intent carries through documentation, construction, and completion.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and brand strategists to deliver seamless, cohesive experiences.
• Engage with the broader design and aviation community to build relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Develop competitive fee structures reflecting defined scope of services for project pursuits.
• Manage project schedules.
• Oversee the completion of projects on time and within fee budget.
• Provide leadership to staff by identifying project studio team members’ roles and responsibilities, leveraging their strengths, providing stretch opportunities, and offering mentorship.
• Lead and encourage open dialogue with project team regarding design and technical ideation and facilitate appropriate solutions.
• Motivate the project team to meet project goals through encouragement and/or course correction.
• Oversee the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.
• Oversee administration of construction phase procedures and documentation (shop drawings/submittals, requests for information, and addenda/clarifications).
• Drive the coordination of internal staff, external consultants and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive and collaborative project team.
• Drive each project team to seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity, continuous improvement, and increased project performance.
• Oversee development and communication of appropriate project phasing.
• Identify solutions and effectively resolve technical challenges.
• Understand and apply appropriate industry standards and construction practices.
• Oversees, and is responsible for, the identification, understanding and documentation of regulatory agencies’ requirements, as well as recognizing and resolving code-related design issues.

Requirements

• Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent.
• 10+ years of interior design experience, ideally across aviation, hospitality or luxury commercial sectors.
• A portfolio that demonstrates design excellence - from concept to realization.
• Deep understanding of how design enhances the guest experience and brand identity.
• Fluency in Revit, and familiarity with FF&E selection, detailing and documentation.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, teams, and client relationships.
• Interest in sustainable design and innovation.
• Professional registration preferred.
• Acumen for how things are built and constructability, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget.
• Experience managing a variety of consultants and contractors.
• Proficiency or experience with managing overall project fees and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage client and team relationships including overall work plan development and sub-consultant coordination efforts.
• Confident presentation ability.
• Potential travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive and innovative work environment.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team towards achieving project goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of industry standards and construction practices.
• Understanding of regulatory agencies' requirements and ability to resolve code-related design issues.

Skills

• Interior Design Project Management
• Concept Development
• Design Presentation
• Project Delivery
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Technical Coordination
• Construction Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Healthy work-life balance
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Competitive base salary range of $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually
• Full-time on-site position with regular, reliable attendance required

Pay

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually - Los Angeles locations only

Schedule

This role is an in-office position requiring regular, reliable on-site attendance Monday through Friday during standard business hours.