Interior Designers

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Interior Designers

What they do

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Also Called: Certified Kitchen Designer, Color and Materials Designer, Commercial Interior Designer, Decorating Consultant, Designer, Interior Decorator, Interior Design Consultant, Interior Design Coordinator, Interior Designer, Registered Interior Designer, Certified Kitchen Designer, Color and Materials Designer, Commercial Interior Designer, Decorating Consultant, Designer, Interior Decorator, Interior Design Consultant, Interior Design Coordinator, Interior Designer, Registered Interior Designer

OH Employment Data

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$47,080
Starting Salary (2025)
$61,410
Median Salary (2025)
3.2%
Projected Job Growth
2,180
OH Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.
Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Design spaces to be environmentally friendly, using sustainable, recycled materials when feasible.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Innovation
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness

Expected Knowledge

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Common Activities

Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Considerable Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Bachelor's degree 86%
  • Associate's degree 10%
  • Post-baccalaureate certificate 5%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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