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Interior Design Career Options

Before you choose, attend, and graduate from an interior design school, we thought you would appreciate some information about careers in the field! After you work hard to develop your skills as a top-notch interior designer, you want to know what kinds of jobs will be available to you, right?

We are providing you with a little insight into some of the types of interior design careers in order to answer such questions. We have also listed some information related to salary and the forecast for job growth in this field. Just think, with hard work and determination, you can soon be designing fabulous spaces as you roll in the dough. What a dream job! Click on any of the careers below to learn more.

Review Interior Design Career Options:

Interior Decorator
Set Designer
Sales Representative
Architect
Lighting Designer
Space Planner
Retail Store Designer
Visual Merchandiser

  • Architect Career Information

    December 22, 2012

    Architects apply principles of sound design and aesthetics combined with an artistic response to create buildings and environments that meet the needs of their clients, but that fall within a particular budget.  Architects design and monitor the construction of a wide variety of structures, houses, office buildings, schools and other environments.  They keep in close contact with their clients, as well as with the workers carrying out their plan to make sure that reality remains closely aligned with the plan and vision.

Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree

December 22, 2012

It will take you approximately two years or four semesters to obtain your Associate of Applied Science degree.  Pursuing this type of degree provides students with a wide and strong base of general knowledge of interior design.  Generally, you will take beginning courses in CAD, textiles, residential and commercial design, and building systems. Depending on the state in which you live and work, this degree satisfies your formal education requirement necessary to become a certified interior designer.  Further, at most schools you can apply the credits of your Associate of Applied Science degree towards a more intense Bachelor's Degree.

Visual Merchandiser

December 22, 2012

Visual Merchandisers are responsible for conceptualizing, designing and implementing window and in-store displays for both online and brick and mortar retail stores. Visual Merchandisers must combine their artistic flair and creativity with technical know-how to set up displays that catch the eye and appeal to the senses of their target customers in order to: (1) create and maintain an image for a department or store that resonates with their target customers, (2) increase customer traffic in the store, and (3) guide their customers browsing through merchandise placement and st

Space Planner

December 22, 2012

A space planner is responsible for diagramming how an interior space should be organized to create an optimal balance of space and utility. This includes planning room layouts to optimally arrange furniture, equipment, telecommunications and other needs. Space planners work in a variety of settings, typically commercial or industrial, such as office buildings, classrooms, research facilities, and centralized computer facilities. They often work in conjunction with interior designers and architects to create plans that make the most efficient use of space.

Set Designer

December 22, 2012

Set designers create the world in which plays, musicals and movies take place.  Set designers are very creative people who must often call upon a variety of artistic skills to do their jobs.  Once they understand the world the director envisions, set designers usually sketch out all aspects of various scenes including stage construction, and how each scene makes use of costumes and various props.  After sketches, set designers may go on to build scale models to further finalize plans with producers, writers and the director.  They must then supervise the construction of t

Sales Representative

December 22, 2012
Sales Representatives sell a manufacturer's products and accessories (such as lighting and bath fixtures) to buyers from wholesale and retail stores. Sales representatives usually solicit orders from new and prospective customers within a designated geographical area. They show samples, illustrations, and catalogs of their manufacturer's product line, and must be able to answer any questions regarding the products. They listen to their customers concerns about the product, assist in solving problems the customer may have with the product, and even help the customer sell more of the product by

Retail Store Designer

December 22, 2012

A store planner plans and produces architectural drawings for new stores, design-builds, rehabs to suit, expansions, relocations, remodels, and refurbishments for various retail locations.  With design approval from the client, the store planner produces material takeoffs and communicates these, as well as the approved plan, to the construction team.  In addition to the technical building side, a store planner must also work with the store owner to understand their business plan, branding and marketing strategy, and make sure

Lighting Designer

December 22, 2012

A lighting designer is able to create a pleasing yet functional ambiance within an interior environment by specifically selecting the appropriate products and strategically placing them to complement the overall interior design scheme. For example, museums must use sophisticated lighting design strategy and technology to ensure that art pieces are viewed at their most favorable without being damaged in the process. Lighting specialists also play important roles in movies, television and theatrical productions where lighting strategy subtly enhances the overall performance.

Interior Designer

December 22, 2012

What are Interior Design Career Options?

Simply, your career options are wide open in interior design. We have done our research, and there is work for an interior designer in any job concerned with aesthetic appeal. Seriously! People like to have spaces that look nice, function well, and create atmosphere. This is not hard to imagine; people respond to homes, offices, buildings, stores, restaurants and even theme parks that have a certain aesthetic appeal. Thus, businesses and homeowners are all looking for ways to create the responses they desire from clients, consumers, families and friends. Fortunately for you, they are not necessarily able to do this on their own. Enter the interior designer! There are extensive possibilities for you to work in either residential or commercial design!

Interior Decorator

December 22, 2012
Interior decorators plan and implement decoration schemes for homes, offices, shops and other professional spaces. They may advise clients on selection of color schemes, layouts, lighting, furniture, floor coverings, paint, wallpaper, hardware products and much more. They may provide sketches, designs, and specifications, as well as cost estimates for client approval. They may supervise and coordinate the installation and arrangement of furniture and furnishings during renovations. Interior decorators often work irregular and extended hours to meet their clients’ deadlines!

Architect Career Information

December 22, 2012

Architects apply principles of sound design and aesthetics combined with an artistic response to create buildings and environments that meet the needs of their clients, but that fall within a particular budget.  Architects design and monitor the construction of a wide variety of structures, houses, office buildings, schools and other environments.  They keep in close contact with their clients, as well as with the workers carrying out their plan to make sure that reality remains closely aligned with the plan and vision.