Interior Designer III

AECOM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a creative Interior Designer III to join our Washington, DC office. In this role, you will work on diverse projects in corporate, commercial, and higher education sectors, developing design and construction document drawings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture, proficiency in Revit and 3D modeling, and strong communication skills. You will be part of a collaborative team environment, contributing to innovative design solutions and client interactions.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Minimum of four years in Interior Design or equivalent experience.
• Portfolio submission required to demonstrate skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction document drawings for projects.
• Interact with clients, providing presentations and resolving issues.
• Prepare and review FF&E packages.

Skills

Proficient in Revit

3D modeling and rendering software

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

AECOM is seeking a creative, talented Interior Designer III to work on a variety of projects that will utilize your experience in corporate, commercial, higher education and mixed-use. This role will be based in our Washington, DC 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. 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.

Our Buildings + Places (B+P) Washington DC studio is a dynamic, energetic environment that provides industry-leading design projects in aviation, government, higher education and corporate commercial markets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for initiating and developing design and construction document drawings through completion for assigned projects in conformance with the requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established by the project’s discipline leaders.
• Under some supervision, may complete design assignments of moderate complexity.
• Exercises sound judgment in assessing problem situations or complex design issues, and uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Involved in client-facing interactions including presentations, meetings, answering questions, following up on issues.
• Reviews vendor documents for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
• Knowledge of construction administration, preparing site observations, review submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Understand and prepares FF&E packages.
• Limited familiarity with codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline.
• Applies education, growing industry knowledge, technical capabilities and experience to perform assignments.
• Experiments with new approaches and shares key learnings with team members.
• Accountable for specific portions of a project or process with general oversight.
• Learns to be responsive to latest information and adapts to modified approaches when circumstances change.
• Prepares designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to Junior Designers and may support the development of less experienced colleagues/designers.
• Advises the Interior Design Director/Leader about status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays, and adverse problems.
• Assists with the planning and scheduling of design tasks associated with assigned project.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design (CIDA accredited institution) or Architecture degree with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the field of Interior Design or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Sketch-up, and/or other 3D modeling and rendering software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite programs (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Licenses, and/or certifications preferred: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and/or National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).
• Portfolio submission required to demonstrate skill set.
• Eight (8) years + of experience preferred.
• Clearance is preferred. This role may require a clearance in the future, due to the nature of the role.
• Working knowledge of the application of color, materials, and aesthetic form.
• Familiarity with space planning methodology.
• Working knowledge of contract interiors FF&E market including manufacturers and dealers, and basic experience documenting FF&E specifications.
• Working knowledge of CDs and procedures, including MEP coordination and interior detailing.
• Accountable to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills fostering a positive work environment.
• Is collaborative and problem-solving, has a positive outlook, and is adaptable to new procedures, priorities, standards, technologies.
• Comfortable utilizing and learning new skills with digital project tools, including AI.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available.
• 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 office work in the Washington DC office. The selected candidate must be available to work in Washington, DC on a scheduled basis.

Compliance

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.