Arts & Design
Interior Designer
An interior designer is someone who designs the inside of buildings.
What they do
An interior designer alters structural elements, moves non-loadbearing walls, specifies lighting/electrical layouts, and ensures spaces meet building codes.
Work environment
Interior designers work in highly dynamic environments which can vary between creative studios, formal office spaces, and active construction sites.
How to become one
After high school you go to college to earn a bachelor's degree in either Fine Arts, Interior Design. or Interior Architecture.
Skills you’ll need
- Social Skills
- Communication
- Creativity
- Technical Skills
- Management
- Planning
A day in the life
A day in the life for interior designers typically combines client management, creative drawing, material sourcing, and active site construction supervision.