Interior Designer

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. The company partners with clients to address complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM focuses on projects that create a positive and tangible impact across various sectors, including water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings.

The Role of Interior Designer

AECOM is seeking an Interior Designer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves overseeing interior finishes and themed works, ensuring compliance with design intent, and coordinating various project elements. The Interior Designer will contribute to projects that transform skylines and improve communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee interior finishes and themed works, including rockwork, themed plaster, decorative painting, props, themed signage, lighting interfaces, and paving.
• Review interior and theming shop drawings, material submissions, samples, fabrication details, and method statements for design intent compliance.
• Manage the sample and mock-up program, including First Article inspections, to establish approved benchmarks before bulk production.
• Inspect factory fabrication to verify materials, finishes, and compliance with approved samples prior to site delivery.
• Monitor site installation for color, texture, finish consistency, dimensional accuracy, and workmanship standards.
• Coordinate interior and themed elements with architecture, MEP, lighting, AV, and show systems, collaborating with the Design Intent Management team.
• Support inspections, snagging, and corrective actions to maintain the quality and consistency of the finished environment.
• Monitor progress and identify issues affecting fabrication, installation, or completion timelines.
• Initiate and develop construction document drawings through completion for assigned projects, adhering to requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria.
• Complete design assignments of limited to moderate complexity under direct supervision, applying established design practices, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions.
• Develop and maintain proficiency with vendor documents, specifications, and material submissions relevant to interior design disciplines.
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and clients, to ensure alignment on design expectations and timelines.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including approvals, samples, inspection records, and corrective action logs.
• Identify and escalate potential risks, design conflicts, or quality concerns to senior team members and project leadership in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in interior design or a related field. The role requires a professional who can apply established design practices and standards to complex projects.

Work Environment and Culture

AECOM fosters a global team environment that supports professional growth and career ambitions. Employees work on projects that impact local communities and global infrastructure. The company provides resources, training, and development programs to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills within a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community.

Application Information

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.