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Interior Designer
Interior designers design and supervise the construction or
redevelopment of building interiors.
Interior designers may perform the following tasks:
- talk to clients and architects to work out client needs
and intentions, and make sure that safety requirements are
met
- develop designs that are appropriate, functional and
aesthetically pleasing
- prepare working drawings and specifications for interior
construction, materials, finishes, space planning, lighting,
furnishings and equipment
- estimate costs of materials, labour and time, and give
estimates to clients for approval
- organise supplies and prepare detailed instructions for
tradespeople
- inspect the work of suppliers and tradespeople, and
maintain time, cost and quality controls
- work with specialists in technical areas concerned with
fire, hydraulics, and mechanical, electrical and structural
design, to make sure they meet industry regulations
- prepare and administer tenders and contract documents
- re-design the interiors of old buildings and design
furnishings to be made by cabinetmakers, antique furniture
restorers and other tradespeople
- design exhibitions, commercial display stands or stage,
film and television production sets.
Interior design requires an understanding of building
construction, lighting, colour and furniture.
Interior designers may work alone as consultants or with a
design group. They visit clients in their homes and offices,
and can often work long hours, sometimes in the evenings or at
weekends. They usually work for clients on an agreed fee
basis.
Required Skills - Interior Designer
- creativity and artistic flair
- good at problem-solving and lateral thinking
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work independently
- good communication skills
- aptitude for technical drawing and illustration
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