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Designer, Interior Design Consultant, Interior Design Coordinator, Interior Designer
What they do:
Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
On the job, you would:
Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
Research health and safety code requirements to inform design.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
design
building and construction
Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Skills
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions
looking for ways to help people
Abilities
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
come up with lots of ideas
create new and original ideas
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
creating, designing,
and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
Innovation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Adaptability
Self-Confidence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk Revit
Hot Technology
In Demand
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Hot Technology
In Demand
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Hot Technology
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Hot Technology
In Demand
Adobe Illustrator
Hot Technology
In Demand
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 4)
bachelor's degree
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are
likely
in the future.
Salary:
$63,490
$38,480
$106,090
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Also called
Interior Designers
are also called:
Certified Kitchen Designer
Color and Materials Designer
Commercial Interior Designer
Decorating Consultant
Designer
Interior Decorator
Interior Design Consultant
Interior Design Coordinator
Interior Designer
Registered Interior Designer
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Whether visualizing a brand-new building or giving a fresh look to a tired room, interior designers are artists who play with space to create attractive, functional interiors. Interior designers select the elements that define an interior space, from furniture and paint colors to lighting and floor coverings. They may sketch freehand or use design software to create a plan that suits the client’s needs and preferences… and reflects how the space will be used. Interior designers draft project timelines and estimate costs, place orders for materials, and oversee the installation of design elements. At project completion, they follow up with clients to ensure their satisfaction. Designers must be familiar with building codes, local regulations, and universal accessibility standards. They may work with architects and builders to define permanent aspects of a space, such as the room size and wall or window placement. Some interior designers specialize, for example, in designing healthcare facilities, kitchens and bathrooms, or in using sustainability principles in their work. Meeting with clients during evening and weekend hours may be necessary. A number are self-employed. Typical employers include design firms, architects, and furniture stores. To enter the field, interior designers usually need a bachelor’s degree with a focus on interior design. Some states require licensure.
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