Interior Designer IV

About the role

AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Interior Designer for immediate employment in our Roanoke, VA office. AECOM is a premier global architecture, design, and engineering firm operating in over 150 countries, providing fully integrated design, consulting, construction, and management services to a wide range of clients and markets.

Fortune Magazine ranked AECOM number one in the industry for the third straight year and has named AECOM one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for the seventh consecutive year. AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting and challenging projects, and our global platform positions AECOM to deliver consistent services in any location where our clients may have needs.

AECOM's Buildings + Places business line is dedicated to design excellence and integrated project delivery solutions with expertise including architecture, interiors, engineering, development, workplace strategy, economic planning, master planning, project management, and construction services. Our B+P Roanoke studio provides industry-leading design projects in government, healthcare, and higher education markets.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Lead client visioning and engagement; provide thought leadership and design thinking; mentor and coach staff for growth.
• Lead the full design lifecycle from visioning and programming through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Produce interior design and construction documents that meet applicable codes, standards, and discipline design criteria; with minimal oversight develop complex drawing packages as required.
• Communicate project information consistently and on time to clients, partners, and internal teams
• Review vendor and supplier documents across disciplines for accuracy; resolve discrepancies and coordinate updates.
• Provide technical guidance to Designers and Technicians; instruct team members on standards, equipment, and material requirements.
• Report assignment status (schedule, budget, risks) to the Interior Design Leader and escalate issues promptly.
• Assist with planning and scheduling of design tasks and dependencies across disciplines.
• Interpret and apply industry codes, permits, and standards to ensure design and drawing compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Interior Design or Architecture and 6 years of related interior design experience in commercial and government interior construction projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• Licenses, and/or certifications required: National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), and/or National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB).
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.
• Experience with building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Suites software (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Experience with contract interiors FF&E (manufacturers, dealers) and experience documenting FF&E specifications.
• Previous experience in space planning, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Demonstrated success as a project designer across interior project types (e.g., workplace, healthcare, collaborative, and learning environments).
• Ability to periodically travel domestically or internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of related interior design experience in commercial and governmental interior construction projects preferred.
• Experience delivering UFC-compliant Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) packages.
• Demonstrated experience in working with other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, telecom, fire protection.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills that foster a positive team environment.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams; self-starter who can manage multiple project teams on complex assignments.
• Intermediate knowledge of cost estimating methods, materials costs, and forecasting techniques.
• Understanding of other disciplines' roles and interfaces on multi-disciplinary projects.

Additional Information

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.