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As an interior designer you will make interior spaces functional, aesthetically pleasing and safe by personally selecting decorations, colours, lighting and materials.

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FAQs

FAQs

What does an Interior designer do?

Interior designers will typically do the following:

Search for and bid on new projects to work on
Meet with prospective clients and determine their goals and requirements for the project
Consider how the space can be efficiently used
Sketch design plans and establish electrical layouts
Sketch design plans, initially by hand and then using computer applications
Specify the materials and furnishings, e.g. lighting, furniture, flooring
Create a timescale and propose an estimated date of completion
Compose an estimate cost of the project for clients
Meet with clients once the project is complete to ensure that they are satisfied

What skills and interests should an Interior designer have?

Artistic ability
Creativity
An attention to detail
Great interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills, particularly when thinking on your feet
Visualisation

What hours does an Interior designer typically do?

Most interior designers will work 37-40 hours a week, though you may need to alter your working day to your client's availability. This may require some evening meetings and weekends.

What environment is an Interior designer based in?

This is typically an office-based role. There are opportunities to work in different environments, e.g. furniture stores, engineering related services and wholesalers

How much does an Interior designer travel?

Travel between projects is normal.

How much does an Interior designer get paid?

There is a big gap between interior designers who are experienced, compared to those who are entry level, e.g. the top 10% earners have an average yearly income of £64,455 and the bottom 10% earned £19,039. On average then, an interior designer has an income of £35,305.

What qualifications does an Interior designer need?

A bachelor's degree is required for this role, especially degrees that cover design, drawing and computer-aided design (CAD).

However, there are license requirement for this career, but they are often granted to you by larger employers.

Useful subjects to study at school & university

Appropriate areas of study include:

Design Technology
IT
Art
Engineering
Interior Design
Maths