Aviation Interior Designer — Elevate Passenger Experience

frankfurt short bruza associates pc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, P.C. in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Aviation Studio.

You will contribute to design and delivery of aviation projects, collaborating with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong design instincts, technical knowledge, and an understanding of materials, space planning, passenger experience, and operational requirements in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field from a CIDA-accredited program.
• 3+ years of professional interior design experience; aviation-design experience preferred (airports, hangars, terminals, or related facilities).
• NCIDQ certification or licensure preferred or actively pursued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to interior design efforts for aviation projects through all phases of design and documentation.
• Develop design concepts, space plans, finish palettes, material selections, and furniture solutions aligned with client goals.
• Translate design concepts into functional, durable environments that support passenger experience and airport operations.
• Prepare and coordinate interior design drawings, specifications, details, schedules, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and other disciplines to integrate interior design with building systems and overall project design.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, design reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Research and select materials, finishes, furnishings, and products based on aesthetics, performance, maintenance, sustainability, and budget.
• Support construction administration including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, and coordination of design-related issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to developing designers while contributing to a collaborative studio environment.

Skills

Space planning

Documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field

NCIDQ certification or professional licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, P.C. in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Aviation Studio.

You will contribute to design and delivery of aviation projects, collaborating with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong design instincts, technical knowledge, and an understanding of materials, space planning, passenger experience, and operational requirements in complex environments.