242431 Interior Designer

Role overview

Plans, designs, details and coordinates the construction of commercial, residential, institutional, recreational and temporary interior spaces to transform an environment and improve its performance, experience, meaning or purpose.

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Tasks

• Consults and coordinates with clients, stakeholders, users and specialist consultants to determine objectives and constraints on interior design projects
• Researches and analyses spatial, functional, economic, ergonomic, comfort, safety, sustainability, inclusivity and aesthetic requirements of interior spaces
• Creates designs that encourage and facilitate optimal use of a space by inhabitants
• Generates presentations, renderings and 3D visualisations to illustrate interior design concepts
• Communicates ideas to clients, stakeholders and collaborators using CAD software and other visualisation tools to develop realistic representations of proposed interior designs
• Selects materials, finishes, furnishings and decorative elements to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the space
• Details and documents new interior building work for construction to comply with required building codes, standards and authorities
• Collaborates with Architects, contractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure that designs are executed according to specifications, budget and time constraints

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How to use this occupation page

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