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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Position Overview: AECOM is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for its dynamic and rapidly growing Ohio Buildings + Places Practice. This role is to be based in Columbus, OH. As a Senior Interior Designer at AECOM, you will be a key influencer in driving our design initiatives forward. Working closely with the Ohio practice design leadership, you'll join talented teams of architects and interior designers, championing creative solutions that redefine spaces, enhance communities, and align with our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Your leadership, collaboration and design acumen will shape projects that resonate with clients, inspire our teams, and leave a lasting positive impact. Core Responsibilities: Working closely with the Ohio B+P Design Director, Michael Bongiorno, and the architecture studio leaders you will provide interior design leadership for the Ohio B+P practice, setting the tone for design excellence and guiding the team in delivering innovative solutions across diverse market sectors and architectural typologies. Fostering client engagement and leadership within our architectural studio is paramount. You'll need to establish and nurture strong relationships with clients, becoming their trusted advisor. Your role involves understanding their vision, aspirations, and unique needs, translating these into compelling design solutions. Working closely with clients and teams in various arenas, you will lead ideation sessions, translate concepts into compelling design narratives, and oversee their development into actionable plans. Lead interior design teams to reach their full potential by fostering an environment that nurtures creativity while maintaining a high standard of performance. Encourage exploration, experimentation, and risk-taking within a framework that supports and guides, allowing for innovative solutions to thrive. Emphasize collaboration, constructive feedback, and a culture of continuous improvement, empowering individuals to excel while preserving the freedom for creative expression. Cultivate and maintain a visible design culture within the Ohio practice, creating standards for visual communication and design process. Support the open-minded design culture within the Architecture studio, encouraging a dynamic exchange of ideas, diverse viewpoints, and innovative approaches based on design research and current best practices. Champion a positive and inclusive environment where team members feel empowered to explore unconventional concepts, challenge traditional norms, and collaborate freely, fostering a rich tapestry of creativity and pushing the boundaries of design excellence. Partnering closely with the sales and marketing team, you will participate in project solicitation responses and project interviews via story development, strategy, graphics development, and client-facing pitches. Represent AECOM at conferences and other market facing engagements related to your areas of focus. Uphold AECOM's high design standards, conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance, efficiency, and sustainability benchmarks are met. Stay abreast of current and emerging design trends, materials, and technologies within the field of interior design, ensuring our design approach remains progressive, responsive, and relevant. Must be proficient in all the latest architectural and graphic design software platforms. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related discipline + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, NCIDQ Qualified Interior Designer Preferred Qualifications: Strong preference for a leader that brings 10+ years of experience leading the design of major projects, leading client relationships, and leading design teams. 2+ years in a client facing design leadership role Enthusiastic about collaborating with Architects and Designers across AECOM’s highly collaborative and supportive West Region at all stages of their professional development to foster growth and advancement of a regional design culture alongside other design leaders. Participate in the recruitment of junior interior designers who meet or exceed the level of excellence established by your contributions to the Architecture studio Working knowledge in relevant building and accessibility compliance codes. Experience in projects across multiple sectors (Higher Education, Sci-Tech & Research, Transit Architecture, Cultural, and Municipal Facilities) on both large or small-scale projects, both new construction and renovation, as well as alternative delivery models. Good working knowledge of sustainable and emerging technologies, integrated design, and future trends in digital innovation (parametric design, AI, etc.); additional professional certifications desired (LEED, WELL, etc.) Evidence of third-party recognition of your work or projects you have played a major role in, e.g. AIA, IIDA, ASLA design awards and/or publications in design related publications. An ability to work collaboratively as a team player with both junior staff and senior leadership. Additional Information Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, and a comprehensive portfolio showcasing design achievements. Sponsorship is not available Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $96,000.00 - $145,000.00. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10114645 Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: West Career Area: Design Work Location Model: On-Site Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

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