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.
27 alternate job titles:
Bathroom Designer (Bath Designer)
Certified Kitchen Designer
Color and Materials Designer
Commercial Interior Designer
Decorating Consultant
Decorator
Design Consultant
Designer
Furniture Arranger
Home Decorator
Home Designer
Home Lighting Advisor
House Designer
Interior Decorator
Interior Design Consultant
Interior Design Coordinator
Interior Designer
Kitchen and Batch Designer
Kitchen and Bathroom Designer (Kitchen and Bath Designer)
Kitchen Cabinet Designer
Kitchen Designer
Lighting Designer
Registered Interior Designer
Residential Designer
Residential Interior Designer
Room Designer
Stylist
Salary Information
Interior Designers: $63,490 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Estimate costs for projects or productions. | General |
| Confer with clients to determine needs. | General |
| Select materials or props. | General |
| Draw detailed or technical illustrations. | General |
| Present work to clients for approval. | Communication |
| Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards. | Communication |
| Plan facility layouts or designs. | Development |
| Discuss designs or plans with clients. | Development |
| Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities. | Development |
| Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes. | Development |
| Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities. | Development |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Review details of technical drawings or specifications. | Maintenance |
| Update professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work. | Analysis |
| Coordinate construction or installation activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Trimble SketchUp Pro | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| 20-20 Technologies 20-20 Design | Computer aided design CAD software |
| AutoDesSys form Z | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk 3ds Max | Video creation and editing software |
| Autodesk Architectural Desktop | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk Revit Architecture | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk VIZ | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Graphisoft ArchiCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Maxon Cinema 4D | Video creation and editing software |
| McNeel Rhinoceros 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Vectorworks Designer | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iPhotoMEASURE | Graphics or photo imaging software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ALA Certified Lighting Consultant | American Lighting Association | Not Available |
| ALA Lighting Specialist | American Lighting Association | Not Available |
| Certified Interior Decorator | Certified Interior Decorators International | Not Available |
| Certified Interior Designer | Council for Interior Design Qualification | Not Available |
| Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer | National Kitchen & Bath Association | Not Available |
| Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler | National Association of the Remodeling Industry | Not Available |
| Certified Lighting Management Consultant | International Association of Lighting Management Companies | Not Available |
| Certified Lighting Manufacturers Representative | American Lighting Association | Not Available |
| Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer | National Kitchen & Bath Association | Not Available |
| Certified Remodeler Associate | National Association of the Remodeling Industry | Not Available |
| Certified Remodeler Specialist | National Association of the Remodeling Industry | Not Available |
| Interior Design Professional | National Council for Interior Design Qualification | Not Available |
| Lighting Associate | American Lighting Association | Not Available |
| Master Certified Remodeler | National Association of the Remodeling Industry | Not Available |
| National Council Certified Interior Designer | National Council for Interior Design Qualification | Not Available |
| Universal Design Certified Remodeler | National Association of the Remodeling Industry | Not Available |
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