Interior Designer

As an Interior Designer, you plan, design, detail and supervise the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors.

You aim to create an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.

You may be able to run your own business.

Income Guide

$85,000

Desirable Skills

Planning and managing projects • Design • Communicating clearly • Keeping things organised • Working calmly under pressure

A typical day may involve:

  • Consulting with clients and stakeholders
  • Researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements
  • Formulating design concepts for building interiors
  • Preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans
  • Negotiating with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff
  • Selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors
  • Detailing and documenting selected design for construction
  • Supervising the construction of interiors

Qualifications

  • Diploma Interior Design
  • Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
  • Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)
  • Master of Design Specialising in Interior Architecture

Career Pathways

  • Senior Interior Designer
  • Project Interior Designer
  • Design Manager
  • Interior Architect Specialist
  • Design Director

“Interior designers transform spaces into environments that inspire and enhance the way people live and work.”

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