Airport Lounge Design Manager

Capital One

. Manage design and business development opportunities for airport lounges .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,100 - $189,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing design and business development for airport lounges, with a strong focus on project delivery, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in architectural design, vendor management, and construction oversight within the hospitality industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Architecture Or Interior Design7+ Years Of Interior Design Or Architecture ExperienceAutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite ProficiencyExtensive Experience In Hospitality DesignVendor Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Interior DesignArchitectureConstruction AdministrationConstruction DrawingProject ManagementFeasibility AssessmentSite AssessmentBudget ManagementRFP Process ManagementFood And Beverage Program Design

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationInfluencing SkillsTeam LeadershipRelationship BuildingMulti-Project Prioritization

Industry Keywords

Hospitality IndustryArchitectural MaterialsFurniture, Fixtures, And EquipmentConstruction Means And MethodsMillwork DetailingFinish ApplicationsDurability RequirementsOn-Site Project DeliveryCross-Departmental ProjectsProject Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage design and business development opportunities for airport lounges
Own the initial design phase and manage outside design and technical firms
Manage the Request for Proposal Qualifications (RFP) process
Lead assigned project design pipelines from feasibility and site assessment through opening
Manage layout and concept lock, construction document creation and review, permitting, construction administration, punch list, and opening activities
Deliver projects within development timelines and budget goals
Drive cross-functional projects and manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and project impacts
Communicate with and influence key stakeholders across all organizational levels
Prioritize and oversee multiple projects with competing deadlines
Maintain project plans and key documentation
Conduct project team meetings, document progress, and report project status
Partner with project customers to drive project delivery
Build stakeholder relationships and ensure delivery commitments
Report to the Director of Airport Lounge Design & Construction program lead and interact with senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design
At least 7 years of interior design or architecture experience within the hospitality industry
At least 7 years of experience working with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
At least 5 years of experience in vendor management or relationship management
At least 5 years of experience working with and sourcing architectural materials/finishes and furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Extensive experience in hospitality design
Experience with food and beverage programs
Ability to communicate design ideas clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Understanding of construction means, methods, costs, and milestones
Proficiency in construction drawing, documentation, and oversight
Experience in construction administration and on-site project delivery
Experience working directly on the corporate and/or client-facing side
Experience leading complex, cross-departmental projects
Strong portfolio of sketches, works in progress, and finished projects
Understanding of construction methods, durability requirements, millwork detailing, finish applications, and furniture construction
Ability to travel 30–40%
Must not require new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Hybrid work arrangement
Career development opportunities
Reasonable accommodation support