Interior Designer

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate cost of projects and prepare detailed specifications
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
• Supervise staff or team
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
• Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space
• Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings
• Estimate costs of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations
• Negotiate price when purchasing or selling

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• 3D graphic software
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• InDesign
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Interior design (general)