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Interior Designers

Interior designers plan and design spaces and furnish interiors.

Interior designers design and furnish the interior of private homes, public buildings, and commercial buildings such as offices or hotels. They may design the inside of boats, planes, or other enclosed spaces.

Interior Designers are in the Architecture and Construction career cluster and the Design and Pre-Construction pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$22.25 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   16.1%

Above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Associate degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Meet with clients to determine their taste and budget and how the space will be used.
  • View the space for physical details. Take notes and measurements.
  • Advise the client on interior design factors, such as space planning and color coordination.
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Job Title Examples:

 Color and Materials Designer,  Commercial Interior Designer,  Designer 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.