Senior Interior Designer | Workplace Interiors

Corgan • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Corgan, we are passionate about great design and fostering a collaborative environment where curiosity and creativity thrive. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive firm that provides significant career advantages, offering room to grow, freedom to explore, and the safety to fail. We are actively recruiting a senior-level creative Interior Designer to join our collaborative firm in our Workplace Interiors Studio, located in our New York, Empire State Building office. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated designer who wants to showcase their creative side on 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. The role involves leading the development of effective and innovative designs utilizing the firm's design approach and innovation tools. Corgan is an environment where design talent thrives, leadership is nurtured, and careers flourish.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Interest in sustainable design and innovation
• Professional registration preferred
• Ongoing participation in outside design activities, groups, etc.

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees