Interior Design Intern
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a creative Interior Design Intern for its Buildings + Places team in the Roanoke, Virginia office. The hybrid position is expected to begin around May 2027 and supports concept development, space planning, interior architecture, FF&E, and visualization for workplace, healthcare, and government projects. The intern will collaborate with designers, architects, and engineers to help deliver design packages from early concepts through documentation, while learning AECOM’s integrated design process and design standards. The internship provides hands-on experience with interior design projects, mentorship, design critiques, portfolio development, and opportunities to build technical and professional skills. Interns may gain exposure to client-ready graphics, coordinated design packages, project lifecycles, QA/QC, and digital design workflows. The role requires in-office work three days per week. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience and completed work.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field, with at least one year of study completed.
- Recent bachelor’s graduates may apply if they were enrolled in their bachelor’s program in the most recent school term and plan to pursue a master’s degree in the same or a similar discipline after the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Submit a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience and examples of completed work.
Nice To Haves
- Foundational skills in Revit and/or AutoCAD; familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Strong design communication skills, including hand sketching, visual storytelling, and layout.
- A portfolio demonstrating concept thinking, spatial organization, and technical craft.
- Experience with visualization tools such as Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, or V-Ray, and with diagramming.
- Knowledge of materials, finishes, sustainability and wellness frameworks such as LEED or WELL, and evidence-based design.
- Detail orientation and 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 and ability to engage with team members and representatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to concept narratives, mood boards, and material palettes.
- Assist with space planning, test fits, and programming diagrams.
- Produce drawings and 3D models from schematic design through design development under direction.
- Support FF&E research, specifications, and schedules.
- Prepare presentation graphics, renderings, and decks for client reviews.
- Participate in redlines, documentation coordination, and quality assurance checks.
- Help compile finish palettes and samples and coordinate with vendors and libraries.
- Attend design critiques, coordination meetings, and site visits as appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
