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Interior Designers

SOC 27-1025.00

Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Formulate design which is practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity, selling merchandise, or improving life style. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Zone 4 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Service Orientation

3.8

Writing

3.6

Coordination

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Design

4.9

Building and Construction

4.3

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

English Language

4.0

Administration and Management

3.8

Fine Arts

3.7

Sales and Marketing

3.6

Public Safety and Security

3.6

Key Tasks

1Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).

2Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.

3Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.

4Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.

5Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.

Also Known As

Color Expert Decorating Consultant Decorator Design Assistant Design Consultant Design Manager Designer Furniture Arranger Home Decorator Home Designer