Interior decorators and designers

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- Interior designers and interior decorators

work with individuals and businesses to design, arrange and decorate interior spaces in residential, commercial, cultural, institutional and industrial buildings.

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Interior designers and interior decorators conceptualize and produce aesthetic, functional and safe designs for interior spaces in residential, commercial, cultural, institutional and industrial buildings. They are employed by architectural and interior design firms, retail establishments, construction companies, hospitals, airlines, hotel and restaurant chains, and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space

Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures using computer-assisted design (CAD) software and graphics software

Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings, and advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, floor and wall coverings, window treatments, interior and exterior lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards

Estimate costs and materials required and may advise on leasing, real estate and marketing

Prepare plans and specifications for the final interior designs in accordance with current practices and codes

Work in a multidisciplinary environment

May direct site work crews and subcontractors.

Interior designers are experts in the area of interior architecture, construction materials and building codes. They may specialize in designing interiors for residential, commercial, institutional, cultural and industrial buildings and for aircraft, ships or trains, trade shows and exhibitions. Interior decorators may specialize in decorating residential or commercial interior spaces, home staging, colour consulting and home organizing.

Also Known As

aircraft interior designer
interior decorator
interior design technician
interior designer
kitchen designer

office space planner

retail space planner

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Interior designers

A university degree or college diploma in interior design is usually required.

The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination may be required after six years of combined study and experience.

Certification by a provincial institute or association is required to use protected titles related to interior designers in all provinces except Prince Edward Island.

Interior decorators

A college certificate or diploma in interior decoration is usually required.

Membership in the Canadian Decorators' Association is available to qualified decorators.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

Association of Registered Interior Designers of New Brunswick

Employment by Sex

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85.4%

Female

14.6%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

0.0%

25-34

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35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

15.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

37.5%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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40.0%

Professional, scientific and technical services

25.0%

Retail trade

17.5%

Construction

17.5%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

35.00%

Southeast

27.50%

Southwest

30.00%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$44,000

Southeast

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Southwest

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Central

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Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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