Interior Design Project Manager | Aviation
Corgan Associates Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States
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.
Cogan 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. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.
Here, you’ll find collaboration, curiosity, and freedom to explore bold ideas. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment where design talent thrives, leadership is nurtured, and careers flourish.
Responsibilities Lead 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
Establish and 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
Qualifications This role is an in-office position
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 knowledgeto support the project design and budget
Experience managing a variety of consultants andcontractors
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
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 commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan 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.
Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!
*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
Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually – Los Angeles locations only
The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Los Angeles, CA only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.
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Cogan 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. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.
Here, you’ll find collaboration, curiosity, and freedom to explore bold ideas. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment where design talent thrives, leadership is nurtured, and careers flourish.
Responsibilities Lead 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
Establish and 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
Qualifications This role is an in-office position
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 knowledgeto support the project design and budget
Experience managing a variety of consultants andcontractors
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
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 commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan 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.
Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!
*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
Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually – Los Angeles locations only
The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Los Angeles, CA only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.
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