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
$48K
Lower
$55K to $89K
Most common
$120K
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 facility layouts or designs
- coordinate construction or installation activities
- inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards
- draw detailed or technical illustrations
- confer with clients to determine needs
- estimate costs for projects or productions
- present work to clients for approval
- review details of technical drawings or specifications
- incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities
- conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work
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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