Interior designer
An interior designer arranges public, commercial or residential interior spaces, combining practical functionality with aesthetics. An interior designer develops the space design, estimates the necessary resources and also supports the client in identifying suppliers and selecting materials.
Salary
The salary of an architect can vary depending on work experience and job conditions.
Working hours
Variable, depending on the employer and project.
Remote work possibility
Yes, depending on the activity and the employer.
Types of employers
An interior designer can work in Romania under several formats:
Employee within an architecture or constructions company.
Employee within an interior design company.
Employee within a furniture and decorations store.
Employee within a public or cultural institution.
Employee within the private sector, in an organization that develops projects meant for public spaces.
Employee within the hotel industry.
Freelancer.
Responsibilities
Talks with clients and analyzes the way in which they want to use their space and the aesthetic preferences that they have.
Provides different options for organizing the space, taking into account the client’s preferences as well as available resources.
Creates visual concepts (e.g., mood boards) and 2D/3D plans to help the client understand the design ideas.
Estimates the budget required for implementing each design option.
Offers different supplier options for materials, furniture, and decorations.
In the case of more complex projects, collaborates with other type of specialists such as architects.
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Skills
Technical, creative and design skills
Understanding of interior design and the regulations that exist in the field
Ability to use digital design tools to create and illustrate design proposals
Drawing skills and the ability to represent spaces
Ability to combine creativity with technical requirements and resource limitations
Knowledge of materials, construction, types of furniture and suppliers
Communication skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to listen, understand and analyze the needs and preferences of the client
The ability to work in a team and collaborate with other specialists
The ability to promote your services and attract new clients
Openness to feedback and the ability to adapt your proposal accordingly
Analytical and organizational skills
The ability to analyze different design options and choose the one that best fits the client’s needs and requirements
The ability to manage available resources (time, financial, human)
Attention to detail and the ability to balance creative aspects with practica ones
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Qualifications
A person that wishes to become an interior designer is recommended to:
Hold university studies (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in one or more fields relevant to interior design. Examples of such fields include:
Visual arts
Architecture
Business administrartion
Civil engineering
Complete an online or in-person course focused on interior design and obtain a related certificate.
This qualification can represent a competitive advantage compared to other candidates; however, the job of interior designer is also possible without such studies, based on solid knowledge of interior design principles and high levels of creativity. These skills can also be acquired through non-university courses or self-study, but they will need to be demonstrated to potential employers.
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What else you can do
Participate in practice programs or internships within companies, NGOs or institutions, which include design activities.
Creating a own portfolio of projects, both individual and in collaboration with other people
Attending workshops, conferences, practical ateliers or seminars on subjects relevant to interior design.
Familiarizing yourself with the technologies and techniques used in the field, as well as new market trends.
Volunteering within projects or events that include the arrangement of spaces.
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