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2533-17 Interior Designer
Plans and designs interiors for buildings, offices and homes,
with consideration to layout, function, aesthetics and safety.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree.
This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or
personal commitment and interest as well as
formal qualifications and experience.
Tasks Include:
- consults with clients to determine needs, preferences and
expectations
- analyses functional requirements, desired effect and purpose
of the interior
- sketches plans of areas showing arrangement of space,
furniture and accessories
- estimates costs and materials required and presents plans and
quotes to clients for approval
- selects or recommends purchases of decorative and functional
materials and accessories such as furniture, lighting fixtures
and paintings
- directs workers engaged in on-site implementation of
proposed scheme
- uses computer-aided design systems as part of the design
process and for consultation with clients
- designs original furnishings and joinery to conform with
proposed scheme
- may work with architects in the preparation of plans
- may design interiors for ships, aircraft or other transport
vehicles
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