Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Responsible for creating functional and visually appealing interior spaces. They work with clients to understand their needs and design preferences and use design principles and techniques to create a space that is functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. They also specify materials, lighting, and finishes, as well as oversee the construction and installation of the design. They have the ability to balance form and function, creating interiors that reflect the client's personality, improve the quality of life, and maximize functionality.


What they love about their jobs

Creative professionals talk about their favorite parts of their day.

Shraddha Sejpal
“I really, really love to animate. That is what keeps me engaged in my job all the time.”
Shraddha Sejpal
Motion Designer at Hubilo
Katie Gribben
“I love the freedom to be creative, no day is the same.”
Katie Gribben
Graphic Designer at Deloitte
Jessica Gonzalez
“I get to brainstorm problems using UX principles, turning them into visual components, then translating that into code.”
Jessica Gonzalez
Digital Product Designer at Self Employed
Kylie Rudder
“I love talking to users and finding out what they want from our products - seeing the solutions I designed come to life in a real app is exciting!”
Kylie Rudder
UX Designer at Virginia Tech
Zach Deocadiz-Smith
“I love that I get to tackle problems that no one has tackled before - I get to experiment every day and hopefully see what I do change the future.”
Zach Deocadiz-Smith
Product Designer at WaveXR

Where this is needed

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Film
Credits roll for ten minutes because it takes thousands of creative people to make the movies and shows you love, from concepting to the storytelling and actual production, every creative job you can imagine exists in this industry.
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Fashion
Style is always evolving, and the industry doesn’t just need apparel and footwear designers. Magazine editors, writers, photoshoot producers, and many more roles are in demand.
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Food & Beverage
It’s more than making things taste good; there’s brand-building, packaging design and advertising of all kinds in this massive global industry.
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Health & Fitness
Health is a fast-growing and ever-evolving industry requiring creative minds to push the limit of digital experiences, apparel design, tech innovation, editorial planning and more.
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Healthcare
Healthcare and health insurance brands offer a complex service which means creative leadership is required to differentiate and clarify a complicated and often stressful experience for the consumer.
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Marketing
The key to marketing is clear and persuasive storytelling, and that means writing, design, digital experiences, photography and a lot more that goes into bringing a brand’s value to its customers convincingly.
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Beauty
Beauty and cosmetics live and breathe branding, and the industry needs creative leaders to make interesting, distinctive designs, campaigns and identities that connect with a wide range of customers.

Skills to thrive in this field

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Color Theory
Understanding of color theory to create visually pleasing color palettes
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Textile and Materials
Knowledge of a wide range of textiles, materials, textures, and colors to choose the right one
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Sketching and Drafting
Ability to create detailed floor plans
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Communication
Effectively discuss ideas, plan, educate the team, inspire and share project updates with the team and clients
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Attention to Detail
Be thorough in all areas of your work to ensure it is completed optimally
Patience
Accepting or tolerating delays and challenges without getting upset

Commonly used tools

AutoCAD
AutoCAD
For 2D and 3D technical drawings and models
Rhino 3D
Rhino 3D
Industrial-grade, 3D modeling software for architects, designers, and engineers
Pantone
Pantone
Global color matching system for print and digital media
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
Vector graphics design software
Figma
Figma
A cloud-based collaborative design platform
Keynote
Keynote
Presentation software for macOS and iOS
Slack
Slack
A communication platform for teams that enables real-time messaging, file sharing, and collaboration
Dropbox
Dropbox
A cloud storage and file sharing service
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