Senior Interior Designer

AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Senior Interior Designer for immediate employment in our Virginia Beach, 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; independently develop complex drawing packages as required.
• Ensure quality and code compliance by reviewing deliverables, coordinating corrections, and supporting QA/QC processes.
• 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.
• Support proposal development and client pursuits in partnership with leadership and the project team.
• Plan and monitor staffing, labor budgets, and man-hours for design tasks; track performance against plan.
• Identify and document potential scope changes; support change control processes in alignment with project requirements.
• 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 8 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).
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally periodically.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, telecom, fire protection).
• Experience with space planning, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Experience with contract interiors FF&E (manufacturers, dealers) and experience documenting FF&E specifications.
• Previous experience as a project designer across interior project types (e.g., workplace, healthcare, collaborative, and learning environments).
• Demonstrated experience with building codes, standards, and building structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of interior design experience on commercial and governmental interior construction projects
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience delivering UFC-compliant Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) packages
• 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.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end design process and core interior design principles and standards.
• Demonstrated experience of cost estimating methods, materials costs, and forecasting techniques.
• Familiarity with project change control processes, with the ability to proactively identify potential changes
• Understanding of other disciplines’ roles and interfaces on multi-disciplinary projects.

• 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.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.