Interior Designer Jobs in Virginia

Interior Designer jobs in Virginia are active across a range of sectors, from federal government contracting and corporate office fit-outs in Northern Virginia to hospitality, healthcare, and high-end residential projects in Richmond and Hampton Roads, with openings at every level from junior designer to senior project lead. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro see the heaviest hiring, where established employers like Gensler, Booz Allen Hamilton's facilities arm, and major hotel and hospitality groups maintain consistent interior design teams. The most in-demand specialties in Virginia include commercial office, federal and government facility interiors, and healthcare design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityRoanoke, VA
Cities hiring13
Work type68% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Arminco, Inc.
Senior Interior Designer
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Arminco, Inc.
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Senior Interior Designer
Arminco, Inc.
Sterling, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in interior design
11-50

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Senior Interior Designer
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Senior Interior Designer
Washington Workplace
Arlington, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $100k/yr
Remote (US)

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AECOM
Senior Interior Designer
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AECOM
Added 1w ago
Senior Interior Designer
AECOM
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in interior design
10,000+

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AECOM
Interior Designer IV
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AECOM
Added 1w ago
Interior Designer IV
AECOM
Roanoke, Virginia
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification
10,000+

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KELLOGG COLLECTION
Interior Designer
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Interior Designer
KELLOGG COLLECTION
Henrico, Virginia
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$22 - $23/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Interior Designer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Roanoke
4 jobs
Richmond
4 jobs
Norfolk
3 jobs
Arlington
3 jobs
Charlottesville
2 jobs
Vienna
1 job
Clifton
1 job
Henrico
1 job
Sterling
1 job

Interior Designer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell5 open roles
AECOM
AECOM4 open roles
La-Z-Boy
La-Z-Boy2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in interior designer jobs across Virginia.

  • Active NCIDQ certification or eligibility to obtain Virginia interior designer title registration
  • Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited program
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp for construction documentation and space planning
  • Experience with commercial, healthcare, or government facility interior projects in Virginia
  • Familiarity with Virginia building codes, ADA standards, and life safety regulations
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating completed projects from concept through construction administration

Interior Designer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a interior designer in Virginia?

Virginia does not mandate a state license for interior designers to practice, but the title 'Certified Interior Designer' is a recognized professional designation administered through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, requiring NCIDQ exam passage and qualifying education. Most employers in Virginia expect at minimum a bachelor's degree from a Council for Interior Design Accreditation program. Completing the NCIDQ certification strengthens candidacy significantly, particularly for commercial and government-sector roles.

How much do interior designers make in Virginia?

Interior designers in Virginia earn a median of about $62,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,230 for the lowest 10% to over $100,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire interior designers in Virginia?

Employers hiring interior designers in Virginia right now include Burns & McDonnell, AECOM, and La-Z-Boy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and large corporate headquarters in Northern Virginia drives particularly steady demand for designers with commercial and government facility experience.

Which Virginia cities have the most interior designer jobs?

Roanoke, Richmond, and Norfolk have the most interior designer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia leads because of its dense cluster of federal agencies, consulting firms, and corporate campuses, while Richmond draws hiring through its growing hospitality sector and institutional clients, and Hampton Roads supports design work tied to military facilities and healthcare expansion across the region.

Are there remote interior designer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they are uncommon. Interior design work is largely site-dependent, requiring on-site measurement, client walkthroughs, and contractor coordination. About 32% of interior designer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote arrangements more likely for early-concept work, space planning, and specification writing than for construction administration or client-facing project phases.

How can I get hired as a interior designer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or junior designer role at a mid-size commercial firm in Northern Virginia or Richmond, where firms regularly bring on new graduates to support project documentation and FF&E sourcing. Large architecture and design firms with Virginia offices often post entry-level drafter or design assistant positions that transition into full designer roles. Building a portfolio with academic projects and pursuing NCIDQ eligibility early gives candidates a measurable edge over those without formal credentials.

Where can I find and apply to interior designer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to interior designer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across commercial, residential, healthcare, and government sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly through the listings.

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