Interior Designer

Interior designers 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

Some of the job titles of this field are Certified Kitchen Designer, Colour and Materials Designer, Commercial Interior Designer, Decorating Consultant, Designer, Interior Decorator, Interior Design Consultant, Interior Design Coordinator, Interior Designer, Registered Interior Designer.

Occupation specific Information

Tasks:

·         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.

·         Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.

·         Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and colour coordination.

Occupational Requirement

Work Activities

·         Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

·         Plan facility layouts or designs.

·         Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

·         Update professional knowledge.

·         Confer with clients to determine needs.

Education & Experience Requirement

Education

B.Des (Bachelor in Interior design) and M.Des (Master in Interior design)

Related Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Skills Required

Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking — talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination — adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge Required

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Worker Characteristic

• Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

• Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labour, athletics, or protective services.

Related Occupation

·         Commercial and Industrial designer

·         Craft Artists

·         Fashion Designers

·         Landscape  Architects

·         Set and Exhibit designers