So what exactly does an interior designer do?
The job description of an interior designer ranges far beyond designing the layout of a room. The process involves thorough knowledge of materials, colours, lighting, universal design, health/ safety regulations, and sustainability, and a broad range of skills including technological, interpersonal, and critical and creative thinking. With a career so complex comes many exciting job opportunities.
You could find work in:
- Interior design offices
- Architectural firms
- Residential design (new and existing homes)
- Commercial design (government buildings, schools, banks, retail establishments, etc.)
You can also choose to be self–employed, or specialize in a specific field, such as lighting or historical interiors. As an interior designer, you could find employment in a number of different and exciting areas of the industry.