Senior Interior Designer | Workplace 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 Designer to be a part of our collaborative firm in our Workplace Interiors Studio in our NewYork, Empire State Building location. 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 Workplace Studio. This role will lead the development of effective and innovative designs utilizing the firms design approach and innovation tools.

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 a wide range of projects
• 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
• Is an industry expert in major building systems and conveys this knowledge to the team
• 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 and systems integration and teamwork
• Possesses excellent programming and strategic planning skills
• Maintains knowledge regarding industry trends, professional practice, regulatory and construction practice and issues
• Builds the firm’s practice by inspiring and motivating Project Designers

Qualifications

• This role is an in-office position
• Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 10+ years of interior design experience, ideally in workplace
• 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
• Ongoing participation in outside design activities, groups, etc.
• Confident presentation ability

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

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: $90,000- $135,000 annually – New York locations only

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in New York locations 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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