Interior designers and decorators

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 and duties

• Determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• Researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements
• Formulating design concepts for the interiors of buildings
• 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
• Coordinating the construction and the decoration of interiors
• Designing and painting stage scenery
• Designing and decorating show windows and other display areas to promote products and services