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.
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Interior designers and decorators - from $5,729 to $9,921 per month - 2025.
- A Interior designers and decorators typically earns between $5,729 and $8,520 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $6,016 and $9,183 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- 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