Interior Design Job Description and its Salaries

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An interior designer combines aesthetics, function, and safety to any project that he/she is in.
To start a job in interior design field, interior designing requires more than imagination and creativity. For instance, you must understand fire and building codes and how to read blueprints and architectural details. An interior designer may specialize in environmental, residential or commercial design, such as for restaurants or health care buildings. The designer may focus on kitchens, indoor gardens or closets. From concept to finished product—no matter the field—an interior designer needs the education, skills and licensure to be successful. That is eHow's opinion. In my opinion, you need to have a high determination to do that.

Designer's Role


  1. Combines aesthetics, function, and safety to any project.
  2. Know how to create plans that include furniture, colours, and lighting to make any space magnificent.
  3. and pleasing to the eye.
  4. The impressive interior design may result to your career, and the important thing is increase a building's market value.


Interior Designer’s Duties


  1. Interior designer (YOU!) meets with clients to understand their wishes and needs (called by programming according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  2. What programming looks like? This may include asking clients about their style preferences.
  3. The client's budget.
  4. Then you envision a design plan based on the clients’ budget and needs.
  5. What does the plan look like? The plan includes materials, lighting and furniture.
  6. You create the plan using the computer-aided design software. (If you are confused what software you should use, you may refer to these articles)
  7. You present the plan along with the date the project will be finished.


Skills

A designer brings diverse skills to an interior design career such as creativity, artistry and imagination, according to American Society of Interior Design. The designer must have excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain design choices and listen to clients’ concerns. Also, an interior designer needs to be comfortable working with different types of clients and professionals such as architects. Knowledge about products and materials such as colours and textures is required. Problem-solving and negotiating skills are a must.

Education, Training and Licensure

An interior designer should have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The program must be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design or the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. Universities, design schools or colleges offer interior design programs, which take two to four years to finish.

An individual with a bachelor’s degree in interior design may enter an apprenticeship program, which takes about three years and offers work experience and mentoring. An individual needs a license to practice. The National Council for Interior Design Qualification offers a licensing examination. The qualifications to take the examination include a combination of at least six years of work experience and education.

Work Environment

An interior designer may work for a design firm or be self-employed. The designer must meet constant challenges, such as staying within clients’ budgets and meeting deadlines and clients’ expectations. Typically, an interior designer’s work schedule is flexible since clients may be available only during evenings or weekends.

Salaries?

According to the BLS, the median salary for an interior designer was $44,950 a year in 2008. In 2014, the salary must rise.

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