Interior Design Intern - Hiring Event with AECOM - Arlington, VA

AECOM • Arlington, VA

7h • $20 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a creative Interior Design Intern for its Buildings + Places team, based in Washington, DC. The intern will support concept development, space planning, interior architecture, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), and visualization for workplace, civic, healthcare, and mixed-use projects. Working with designers, architects, and engineers, the intern will contribute to design packages from early concept through documentation and gain exposure to AECOM’s integrated design process and design standards.

The internship offers undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experience in interior design projects, access to design technology and industry practices, collaboration with experienced professionals, and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills. The position is expected to begin in June 2027 and requires a hybrid work schedule with in-office work in Washington, DC. The posting also describes an invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18 and 19, with a networking mixer and interviews for early-career opportunities starting in Spring/Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field, with at least three years of education completed.
• Foundational skills in Revit and/or AutoCAD; familiarity with SketchUp or Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong design communication skills, including hand sketching, visual storytelling, and layout.
• Portfolio demonstrating concept thinking, spatial organization, and technical craft.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with visualization tools such as Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, or V-Ray, and diagramming.
• Knowledge of materials, finishes, sustainability, and wellness frameworks such as LEED or WELL, as well as 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.
• Material knowledge.
• 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, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, and business travel insurance, depending on employment status.
• Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Training and development programs to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern