Designs interior spaces in new and renovated buildings; meets functional and aesthetic goals; researches and purchases furnishings and fittings; and establishes corporate or individual client base.
Responsibilities and Duties
Designs interior spaces, including permanent architectural details and temporary elements
Assesses and meets client requirements and desires through regular meetings and conferences
Produces sketches, drawings, and floor plans to illustrate concepts and finished projects using computer-aided design programs (CAD) and hand-drawing skills
Creates idea boards to communicate design concepts to clients
Selects design strategies and colour palettes to create cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environments
Enhances and improves interior spaces' functionality by modifying architectural elements and arranging furnishings, artwork, and decor
Creates project budgets, including materials and labour
Establishes project timelines and coordinates work activity, vendor involvement, and outside contractors as necessary
Negotiates pricing for materials and labour
Maintains relationships with vendors and outside contractors, and hires out work as necessary
Participates in regular networking opportunities and actively develops a client base
Performs research and maintains a working knowledge of trends and new developments in the interior design and architecture worlds
Adheres to national and local building and safety codes with every design element
Reads and interprets blueprints
Works closely with various colleagues, including architects, artists, contractors, painters, upholsterers, and building inspectors
Key Skills
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Creativity, Spatial Skills, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Teamwork, Mathematics, Budgets, Research, Negotiation, Interpersonal Skills, Written and Verbal Communication, Knowledge of Local Codes.