Interior Design Intern

Aecom2; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a creative Interior Design Intern to be based in our Roanoke, VA office. This summer internship offers hands-on experience across workplace, healthcare, and government projects with the Buildings + Places team.

You’ll work on concept development, space planning, FF&E, and visualization, gaining exposure to integrated design practices. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in interior design or related fields, with at least one year of study completed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field with at least 1 year of study completed.
• Recent grads with a master's plan are eligible to apply.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to work nature.

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.
• Coordinate finish palettes and samples with vendors and libraries.
• Attend design critiques, coordination meetings, and site visits.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Rhino

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

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.

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.

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
• employee stock purchase plan

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