Associate Principal, Interior Design

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Job Description

AECOM's Architecture + Interiors studio in Boston is currently seeking an experienced Associate Principal of Interior Design to join our team. In this role, you will oversee and guide innovative interior design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

A key quality of a candidate will be their ability to bring design leadership and foster a culture of design to an established design practice working with a diverse set of internal and external collaborators. The successful candidate will work on local projects as well as projects in other locations across the country. Regardless of project location, the successful candidate must be entrepreneurial, influential to those outside of design, a strategic thinker, able to drive a design process, possess excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills, and have a willingness and excitement to collaborate with clients and partners across AECOM’s multi-disciplinary platform.

This position will provide the opportunity to expand the diversity of project types and integrate design with planners, landscape architects, architects, interior designers, engineers, and business development professionals. The position will require the ability to build relationships with current and future clients and win new work, delivering proposals, work plans, fee calculations and negotiations.  This role is client-facing, with the need to present and clearly articulate design visions and/or concepts, internally and externally, as a function of facilitating the overall design process for complex multi-layered design problems and solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of interior designers and architects, fostering creativity and all aspects of well-rounded professional growth
• Develop and implement design strategies aligned with client objectives and project requirements
• Oversee multiple large- and smaller-scale interior design projects from concept to completion, design through construction administration
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure project success and client satisfaction
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed
• Ensure compliance with regional building codes, regulations, and sustainable design practices
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
• Stay current with industry trends and innovative design solutions to maintain a competitive edge
• Contribute to business development efforts and cultivate client relationships

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field plus eight years of relevant professional design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• NCIDQ Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in interior design and architecture, with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects
• Proficiency in interior design software, including Revit, Enscape, and SketchUp, and Adobe Suite applications and products from them
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, tracking labor costs to ensure profitability and quality of products
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, negotiation skills, dispute resolution skills and experience managing design teams
• Commitment to sustainable design practices and their implementation
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse interior design projects

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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.