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Interior Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field. Firms in commercial, hospitality, and corporate sectors sponsor regularly. Specialty occupation status hinges on the degree requirement being genuinely tied to the role.
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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.
Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Interior Design Project Manager to join the firm as part of our Aviation Studio in our New York Midtown 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Anticipate, understand and manage client expectations
- 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)
- Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders
- Drive the coordination of internal staff, external consultants and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive and collaborative project team
- Attend and conduct presentations
- Actively explore and recognize new business opportunities through professional networks
- Drive each project team to seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity, continuous improvement, and increased project performance
- Develop effective project directives, outlines, projections, schedules, and strategies over the course of the project
- Oversee development and communication of appropriate project phasing
- Manage all facets of project production resulting in a thorough set of documents
- Identify solutions and effectively resolve technical challenges
- Understand and apply appropriate industry standards and construction practices
- Oversee, and is responsible for, the identification, understanding and documentation of regulatory agencies’ requirements, as well as recognizing and resolving code-related design issues
- Oversee quality assurance processes and quality control of project documents
- Demonstrate, share, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- This role is an in-office position
- Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in commercial design; Aviation experience preferred
- Professional registration
- Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills and detailing
- Demonstrated skills in developing design schemes and coordinating design teams
- High commitment to QA/QC
- Revit proficiency and technical excellence
- Thorough understanding of how a drawing set goes together
- Acumen for how things are built and constructability, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget
- Knows how to research and document codes for specific projects
- Experience managing a variety of consultants and contractors
- Interest in sustainable design
- Effective organizational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexible attitude
- 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
- Successful record of pursuing new projects through business development, marketing, and client satisfaction
- Confident presentation ability
- Potential travel opportunities
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!
COMPENSATION
- 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.
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
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INTRODUCTION
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.
Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Interior Design Project Manager to join the firm as part of our Aviation Studio in our New York Midtown 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Anticipate, understand and manage client expectations
- 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)
- Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders
- Drive the coordination of internal staff, external consultants and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive and collaborative project team
- Attend and conduct presentations
- Actively explore and recognize new business opportunities through professional networks
- Drive each project team to seek innovation in design solutions in an ongoing spirit of curiosity, continuous improvement, and increased project performance
- Develop effective project directives, outlines, projections, schedules, and strategies over the course of the project
- Oversee development and communication of appropriate project phasing
- Manage all facets of project production resulting in a thorough set of documents
- Identify solutions and effectively resolve technical challenges
- Understand and apply appropriate industry standards and construction practices
- Oversee, and is responsible for, the identification, understanding and documentation of regulatory agencies’ requirements, as well as recognizing and resolving code-related design issues
- Oversee quality assurance processes and quality control of project documents
- Demonstrate, share, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- This role is an in-office position
- Degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
- 10+ years of experience in commercial design; Aviation experience preferred
- Professional registration
- Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills and detailing
- Demonstrated skills in developing design schemes and coordinating design teams
- High commitment to QA/QC
- Revit proficiency and technical excellence
- Thorough understanding of how a drawing set goes together
- Acumen for how things are built and constructability, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget
- Knows how to research and document codes for specific projects
- Experience managing a variety of consultants and contractors
- Interest in sustainable design
- Effective organizational and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexible attitude
- 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
- Successful record of pursuing new projects through business development, marketing, and client satisfaction
- Confident presentation ability
- Potential travel opportunities
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!
COMPENSATION
- 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.
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
LI-LW1
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Interior Designer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to interior design work. A degree in fine arts alone may trigger an RFE. Architecture, interior design, or environmental design degrees give you the strongest specialty occupation foundation.
Target commercial and hospitality design firms
Corporate office, hotel, and healthcare interior design firms file LCAs far more consistently than residential studios. Search DOL LCA disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed for interior design roles before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Pull the prevailing wage for SOC code 27-1025 in your target metro before negotiating. Your offer must meet the DOL wage level tied to your experience. Level I wages apply to entry roles; Level II or III reflect mid-career positions.
Check employer H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by interior design job titles and your target city to see which firms have active H-1B LCA filing history. This lets you prioritize outreach to employers who already understand the sponsorship process rather than educating unfamiliar hiring managers.
Prepare a portfolio that documents specialized scope
USCIS adjudicators assess whether the role genuinely requires a degree. A portfolio showing complex commercial or technical projects, code-compliant drawings, and specification writing strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer makes in the I-129 petition.
Confirm cap-subject timing with your employer early
H-1B cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, confirm your employer can file in time and whether your OPT end date requires cap-gap coverage to keep you authorized through October.
H-1B Visa Interior Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does interior design qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer can show the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field. Commercial, corporate, and healthcare design roles typically meet this standard. Residential or decorating-focused roles with looser degree requirements can face specialty occupation challenges during USCIS adjudication.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for interior designers?
Commercial architecture and interior design firms, hospitality groups, corporate real estate departments, and large healthcare facility planning teams are the most active H-1B sponsors for interior designers. Smaller residential studios rarely file because the volume doesn't justify the cost. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history for interior design roles.
Does licensure affect H-1B eligibility for interior designers?
Licensure is not required for H-1B approval, but it can strengthen the specialty occupation argument. States like California, Florida, and Nevada have NCIDQ-based licensing requirements for certain project types. If the employer's projects require a licensed designer by state law, that regulatory requirement supports the case that a degree is genuinely necessary for the role.
How does the prevailing wage requirement work for interior design H-1B jobs?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the interior design SOC code in the work location's metropolitan area. The wage level depends on your experience and job duties. You can verify the applicable wage using OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary being offered is compliant.
Can I switch interior design employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your H-1B has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification while a new I-129 is pending. Your new employer must file the transfer petition before or shortly after you start.