Interior Designer

AECOM•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a creative, talented Interior Designer for our Boston, MA office, central to our operations in New England. 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, and Boston Business Journal ranked AECOM Boston as #2 in 2025 Massachusetts architectural billings. 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. We interface and collaborate with our Transportation, Water, Environment and Advisory business lines daily. Our B+P Boston studio provides industry-leading design projects in aviation, transit, science, government and higher education markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture and 4 years of related interior design experience in commercial interior construction projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suites software (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), intermediate MS Office Suite skills
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projects
NCIDQ or NCARB certification (or ability to obtain within 18 months)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interior design experience on government projects
Demonstrated experience completing UFC- compliant Comprehensive Interior Design packages
6+ years of Interior Design experience is desirable
Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills fostering a positive work environment
Working knowledge of CDs and procedures
Working knowledge of contract interiors FF+E market including manufacturers and dealers, and experience documenting FF&E specifications and assembling bid packages
Working knowledge of the application of color, materials, and aesthetic form
Demonstrated experience in working with other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, telecom, fire protection
Sketching, rendering, and architectural detailing skills
Demonstrated experience in space planning, building codes, and ADA requirements
Ability to travel periodically domestically or internationally
Master’s degree in Interior Design

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.
Analyzes issues and identifies solutions using existing techniques and proposes approaches for novel issues.
Exercises independent judgement in determining how work is performed
Ready to begin client-facing interactions including presentations, meetings, answering questions, and following up on issues
Familiarity with codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline
Facile with the process of preparing designs, presentations and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards and procedures.
Intermediate understanding of the purpose and use of vendor documents
Meets deadlines and works within budget constraints, with understanding of the range of materials and labor costs
Understands the construction process – field review, change orders, RFIs, quality review, etc.
Is collaborative and problem-solving, has a positive outlook, and is adaptable to new procedures, priorities, standards, and technologies (including an interest in AI)
Acquires skills, technical capabilities, and industry knowledge through education, training, and new experiences; experiments with new approaches; shares key learning with team members
Ability to manage and communicate with junior and senior staff
Adheres to quality control procedures and tactics