Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer – Chicago, IL AECOM’s Chicago Buildings + Places team is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Interior Designer to lead the design and execution of interior design projects across multiple typologies. The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for setting the strategic direction, creative vision, and technical excellence of interior design projects. This hybrid position combines design leadership, client engagement, and operational efficiency to deliver projects with design quality and financial discipline. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership & Vision Lead concept development and design excellence across multiple project types and scales. Ensure consistency in quality, innovation, sustainability, and technical rigor. Review and guide major project milestones from concept through construction. Client Leadership & Business Development Serve as a trusted client partner, translating vision and goals into clear, actionable design strategies. Present design concepts and solutions, incorporating client feedback through design development. Maintain strong client relationships that drive repeat work and referrals. Strengthen AECOM’s presence in the design community through relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners. Project Oversight & Delivery Provide design oversight for multiple projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence. Generate design documentation, including concepts, renderings, material selections, and technical drawings. Collaborate with project managers to manage risk, staffing, and resourcing. Resolve complex design, technical, or delivery challenges. Team Leadership & Talent Development Mentor and inspire members of a multidisciplinary interior design team. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance culture. Promote continuous learning, innovation, and emerging design trends. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design + minimum 6 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint, and rendering tools like V‑Ray or Enscape. 15+ years of experience in commercial interiors. Professional licensure in field of study. Experience across a range of project sizes and typologies. High attention to detail with a strong sense of design craft. Self‑motivated, proactive, and accountable. General understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction processes. Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills. Comfortable balancing creativity with technical and practical constraints. Experience with change management. LEED accreditation. Valid driver’s license. Additional Information This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future. Benefits AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AECOM