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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-1025.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Interior Designers

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

What this job is about

Design functional and aesthetically pleasing interior environments for clients.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Consult with clients

    Confer with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and budget.

  2. 2

    Research regulations

    Research health and safety code requirements, including ADA compliance.

  3. 3

    Create design plans

    Use CAD software to produce detailed construction documents and design plans.

  4. 4

    Select materials and furnishings

    Choose sustainable materials and design furnishings that meet client specifications.

  5. 5

    Coordinate with professionals

    Collaborate with contractors and other professionals to ensure successful project execution.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk RevitMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordTrimble SketchUp Pro

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.