Interior Design Intern

About the role

AECOM is seeking a creative Interior Design Intern to be based in our Roanoke, VA office.

This position is expected to begin around May 2027.

Internships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in interior design projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology, learn industry best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm.

The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects. Additionally, AECOM's dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.

Position Overview

• We seek a motivated Interior Design Summer Intern to join AECOM's Buildings + Places team, supporting concept development, space planning, interior architecture, FF&E, and visualization across workplace, healthcare, and government projects.
• You will collaborate with designers, architects, and engineers to deliver high-quality design packages from early concept through documentation while gaining exposure to our integrated design process and design standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept narratives, mood boards, and material palettes.
• Assist with space planning, test fits, and programming diagrams.
• Produce drawings and 3D models (schematic through DD) under direction.
• Support FF&E research, specifications, and schedules.
• Prepare presentation graphics, renderings, and decks for client reviews.
• Participate in redlines, documentation coordination, and QA checks.
• Help compile finish palettes and samples; coordinate with vendors and libraries.
• Attend design critiques, coordination meetings, and site visits as appropriate.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to integrated design delivery within a global, multidisciplinary firm.
• Mentorship, design critiques, and portfolio development.
• Experience preparing client-quality graphics and coordinated design packages.
• Insight into project lifecycles, QA/QC, and digital design workflows.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree and plan to continue with the Master's degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor's degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational skills in Revit and/or AutoCAD; familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong design communication: hand sketching, visual storytelling, and layout.
• Portfolio demonstrating concept thinking, spatial organization, and technical craft.
• Experience with visualization (Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, V-Ray) and diagramming.
• Knowledge of materials, finishes, sustainability, and wellness frameworks (e.g., LEED/WELL) and evidence-based design.
• Detail orientation with ability to incorporate feedback and iterate quickly.
• Team-first mindset, curiosity, and comfort working in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage with other team members and reps.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work three days a week in the Roanoke, VA office.
• As part of the application process, please submit a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience and examples of completed work.

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