Senior Interior Designer

AECO; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for our Virginia Beach, VA office. You will lead design from concept through construction, coordinating with disciplines and mentoring junior staff.

This role requires NCIDQ, a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture, 8 years of experience, US citizenship, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. The position offers a hybrid work model with exciting, high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture and 8 years of related interior design experience.
• NCIDQ certification is required.
• US Citizenship is required due to project nature.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead client visioning and engagement; mentor staff for growth.
• Lead the full design lifecycle from vision through construction documents.
• Produce interior design and construction documents meeting codes and standards.
• Ensure QA/QC and coordinate corrections across disciplines.
• Communicate project information to clients, partners, and teams.
• Review vendor documents; resolve discrepancies and coordinate updates.
• Support proposal development with leadership and project teams.
• Plan staffing, labor budgets, and man hours for tasks.
• Identify scope changes; support change control processes.
• Provide technical guidance to Designers and Technicians.
• Report status to Interior Design Leader and escalate issues.
• Assist with planning across disciplines and dependencies.
• Interpret and apply industry codes and standards for compliance.

Skills

Interdisciplinary coordination

Space planning

Code compliance (ADA)

Client communication

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Virginia Beach, VA - 222 Centra
• Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 - yearly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

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 elevate 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

• 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.

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.

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.

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