Interior designer, Kaihoahoa rō whare
Also known as
- Interior stylist, commercial interior designer, residential interior designer, interior architect, design consultant, retail interior designer, kitchen designer
Interior designers work with clients to plan, design, decorate and furnish rooms and building interiors.
Duration
2:20 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $92K
Most common
$123K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Interior designers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in design studios and homes and may travel locally
- need to be creative, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- plan interior layouts and designs
- select fabrics, furniture and materials
- oversee construction and installation
- use software to create 3D models
- create detailed technical drawings
- design lighting layouts
- visit sites and showrooms
- discuss plans with clients
- write budgets for projects
- research trends and past designs
Creative
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become an interior designer and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- an advanced certificate or diploma in interior design
- a bachelor's degree in interior design, graphics and design or similar area
- a Master of Interior Architecture
- a portfolio of work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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