Senior Interior Designer - Lead Design & Client Partnerships

AIGA; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Chicago Buildings + Places team is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design across multiple typologies. This hybrid role is based in Chicago, IL, and emphasizes design leadership, client engagement, and delivering high-quality documentation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and rendering tools. LEED accreditation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and design excellence across multiple project types and scales.
• Provide design oversight from concept through construction, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.
• Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary interior design team in a collaborative environment.
• Present design concepts to clients and translate feedback into design development.

Skills

Design leadership

Client relations

Mentorship

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

V-Ray/Enscape

Job description

AECOM’s Chicago Buildings + Places team is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design across multiple typologies. This hybrid role is based in Chicago, IL, and emphasizes design leadership, client engagement, and delivering high-quality documentation.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and rendering tools. LEED accreditation is preferred.