Interior Designer

Occupation: 232511 - Interior Designer

Plans, designs, details and supervises the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with client and stakeholders
• researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements
• formulating design concepts for building interiors
• preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts
• negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff
• selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors
• detailing and documenting selected design for construction
• supervising the construction of interiors

Specialisations:
Commercial Interior Designer
Environmental Designer
Residential Interior Designer
Retail Interior Designer