Interior Designer IV

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 Worlds 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.

AECOMs 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 BP 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.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors 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.

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 . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time