Interior Design Project Manager Jobs
Interior Design Project Manager jobs are open across residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail sectors, from entry-level coordinator to senior and director levels, with specializations in space planning, FF&E procurement, and construction administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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As a Designer III at Ware Malcomb, you will create innovative concepts and documentation for interior design projects. You will present design options, shape client goals, and build strong client relationships while driving design excellence. You will guide the design process, collaborate with project teams, and ensure project outcomes meet design intent.
Your Role
Responsible for the execution of (or providing direction to Design I or Designer II) of the following:
- Support Sr Interior Designer with all design communication and design presentations with Client and internally.
- Introducing and developing design solutions that meet the client’s needs on time and budget.
- Design and execute different project phases under the leadership supervision.
- Space planning & Programming.
- Creation of design concepts.
- Mood boards/ look and feel for client presentations.
- Creation of material selections, finish plans, and specifications.
- Prepare and review interior design documentation in Revit and AutoCAD.
- 3D renderings and computer illustrations.
- Meet with furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project design goals.
- Take a leading role in design, documentation, and coordination from Concept through the Construction Administration phase.
- Responds to submittals during the CA phase.
Qualifications
- 7+ years' experience in Interior Architecture & Design.
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Interior Architectural related program.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Excellent presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to work independently to solve problems involving multiple options.
- Ability to understand and carry out general instructions. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to think strategically while balancing short-term priorities and long-term objectives.
- Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and practical decision-making to support business and team goals.
- Ability to provide clear direction and mentorship to Intern, Designer I or II to create comprehensive design packages.
- Ability to support design presentation to Client and collect/implement feedback.
- Proficiency in Revit documentation, Revit 3D & rendering, and BIM 360 is a must.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proficiency in SketchUp and/or Rhino.
- Knowledge of 3D rendering software such as Enscape and Lumion.
- Knowledge of building code.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
As a Designer III at Ware Malcomb, you will create innovative concepts and documentation for interior design projects. You will present design options, shape client goals, and build strong client relationships while driving design excellence. You will guide the design process, collaborate with project teams, and ensure project outcomes meet design intent.
Your Role
Responsible for the execution of (or providing direction to Design I or Designer II) of the following:
- Support Sr Interior Designer with all design communication and design presentations with Client and internally.
- Introducing and developing design solutions that meet the client’s needs on time and budget.
- Design and execute different project phases under the leadership supervision.
- Space planning & Programming.
- Creation of design concepts.
- Mood boards/ look and feel for client presentations.
- Creation of material selections, finish plans, and specifications.
- Prepare and review interior design documentation in Revit and AutoCAD.
- 3D renderings and computer illustrations.
- Meet with furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project design goals.
- Take a leading role in design, documentation, and coordination from Concept through the Construction Administration phase.
- Responds to submittals during the CA phase.
Qualifications
- 7+ years' experience in Interior Architecture & Design.
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Interior Architectural related program.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Excellent presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to work independently to solve problems involving multiple options.
- Ability to understand and carry out general instructions. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to think strategically while balancing short-term priorities and long-term objectives.
- Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and practical decision-making to support business and team goals.
- Ability to provide clear direction and mentorship to Intern, Designer I or II to create comprehensive design packages.
- Ability to support design presentation to Client and collect/implement feedback.
- Proficiency in Revit documentation, Revit 3D & rendering, and BIM 360 is a must.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proficiency in SketchUp and/or Rhino.
- Knowledge of 3D rendering software such as Enscape and Lumion.
- Knowledge of building code.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
- RH59
- Ethan Allen56
- calico29
- Ware Malcomb15
- Corgan9
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail31
- Education4
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Insurance1
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in interior design project manager jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of interior design project management or related design coordination experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable CAD and BIM software
- Experience managing FF&E procurement, budgets, and vendor relationships
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field
- NCIDQ certification or active progress toward certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction documents, finish specifications, and building codes
Tips for Your Interior Design Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project phases
Interior design project managers are expected to own full project lifecycles. Break your resume into phases like schematic design, CD coordination, FF&E procurement, and closeout so hiring managers see exactly where your expertise sits and how deep it goes.
Curate your portfolio for scope not style
Employers care less about aesthetic taste and more about budget size, team coordination, and delivery outcomes. Lead each case study with project scope, your specific role, the stakeholders you managed, and how you resolved a scheduling or procurement challenge.
Target postings by construction document involvement
Some interior design project manager roles focus on client-facing coordination while others require hands-on CD oversight and contractor management. Filter your search by whether the posting mentions AutoCAD, Revit, or construction administration to find openings that match your technical depth.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists interior design project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a design and process interview
Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through a past project end to end, from kick-off through punch list. Practice narrating decisions you made under budget pressure or schedule conflict, since that reveals project management judgment more clearly than a portfolio walk-through alone.
Negotiate around project assignment not just title
Before accepting an offer, ask how project assignments are made, what the typical budget range per project is, and whether you own vendor relationships or inherit them. Project scale and autonomy affect your day-to-day experience far more than a title bump.
Interior Design Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most interior design project managers?
The companies hiring the most interior design project managers right now include RH, Ethan Allen, and calico, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitality, commercial real estate, and corporate workplace design firms tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many interior design project manager jobs are remote?
About 29% of interior design project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role often requires site visits during construction and installation phases. Project coordination tasks like procurement tracking, vendor communication, and schedule management are most commonly done remotely, while schematic design reviews and punch list walkthroughs typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an interior design project manager?
Start with a degree in interior design or architecture, then build hands-on experience coordinating FF&E orders, finish schedules, and contractor timelines on actual projects. Earning your NCIDQ certification strengthens your standing, particularly for commercial and hospitality roles. Moving from designer or design coordinator to project manager typically requires demonstrating that you can own a project budget, manage a client relationship, and deliver on deadline without direct supervision.
Can you get hired as an interior design project manager with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate project ownership even if your experience is limited in scope. Employers looking for junior or associate-level project managers want to see that you've coordinated at least one project from kick-off through installation, managed a vendor or contractor relationship, and tracked a budget. A strong portfolio case study that documents your specific decisions and their outcomes carries more weight than years on a resume.
What does the interior design project manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call, a portfolio review or take-home design coordination exercise, and a final interview with a design director or operations lead. You'll likely be asked to walk through a past project end to end, describe how you handled a budget overrun or scheduling conflict, and explain your FF&E procurement workflow. Some firms add a practical exercise where you review a set of construction documents and identify coordination issues.
Where can I find and apply to interior design project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to interior design project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, sector focus, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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