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Do you have a degree in interior design but don't know which career path to follow?
Let's explore 3 career options across a range of sectors you can choose from!
Residential Interior Designer
Interior Decorator
personalizes living spaces
chooses home decor based on their clients' preferences
chooses details such as artwork, furniture, and window coverings
Kitchen Designer
focuses on the built-in features of the kitchen such as the cabinets, cooking essentials, external features, and countertops
creates a practical plan utilizing a particular design
ensures that the room looks appealing while still being practical and effective
Corporate Interior Designer
A commercial interior designer:
designs commercial spaces including buildings, co-working spaces, development centers, and research centers
ensures optimal usage of space throughout the project
acts as a liaison between each of the professionals working on the project
ensures that the space will be safe for usage
A typical day as a commercial interior designer includes:
meeting with clients and tradespeople to discuss the project
designing and developing models and drawings of the space
conducting research and creating blueprints, diagrams, or sketches related to the project
choosing vendors for materials and labor
providing estimates to the clients
$74,280 USD
$71,503 CAD
Production Designer
A production designer works in the entertainment industry on:
TV shows
Movies
Plays
$53,436 USD
$51,946 CAD
Meet Charlie, a New Interior Design Graduate
Charlie recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in interior design. They're artistic, creative, and have a love for creating fun spaces.
While in college, Charlie completed an internship at a real estate company where they staged homes for sale. They found this job to be a challenge but grew to like it over time.
Growing up, Charlie loved to watch TV shows and movies, not for the plot but to judge the set and costume choices! Charlie loves the idea of seeing all of the moving parts of a play come together into an amazing production.
Their favorite way to spend their free time is to travel to NYC to see Broadway shows.
Quiz
Which career path would be the best fit for Charlie?
Given Charlie's love of set design and costuming, production design seems like it would be the best fit for them. Creating sets, costumes, and set layouts will allow Charlie to express their creativity whether they work on television, movies, or plays.
Take Action
Are you ready to take your interior design degree and decide on a career path?
This Byte has been authored by
Sandi McKinney
Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer