Interior Designers

An Interior Designer plans and designs interior spaces for buildings, including houses, offices and commercial buildings. Recommends and selects material, colours and furnishings to be used, including fabrics, flooring and furniture. May specialize in lighting design, or designing kitchens, bathrooms or closets; may focus on improving energy and water efficiency in a building.

About this Career

Average Salary

£31,120

New workers start at around £19,755. Normal pay is £31,120 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £58,196

Annual Openings

9

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Ensures building and safety regulations are adhered to.
  • Hires staff and oversees project progress.
  • Sources fixtures, furniture and other necessary materials.
  • Establishes estimated costs, specifies materials and provides detailed drawing of the agreed design.
  • Advises on colours and the materials to be used,.
  • Prepares designs to meet the client's needs and draws up sketches for consideration by the client.
  • Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, and scope of the project, which may include the entire building or one room such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Learning 75%
Speaking 70%
Reading Comprehension 67%
Critical Thinking 67%
Writing 64%
Mathematics 64%
Monitoring 64%
Active Listening 58%
Learning Strategies 48%
Science 40%

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