Skills & competences

Description

Interior designers and decorators plan and design commercial, industrial, public, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, taking into consideration factors that enhance living and working environments and sales promotion. They coordinate and participate in their construction and decoration.
Tasks include -
(a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders;
(b) researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements;
(c) formulating design concepts for the interiors of buildings;
(d) preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts;
(e) negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff;
(f) selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors;
(g) detailing and documenting selected design for construction;
(h) coordinating the construction and the decoration of interiors;
(i) designing and painting stage scenery;
(j) designing and decorating show windows and other display areas to promote products and services.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Display decorator
- Interior decorator
- Set designer
- Visual merchandiser
- Window dresser
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Interior architect - 2161