The Datum Report

Occupation 3421 · Associate professional occupations

Interior designers

Interior designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for interior spaces, procure materials and oversee implementation of the plans.

How people enter it

Employers often require a relevant degree, although entry may be possible with a foundation course or HNC/HND.

What the work involves

• liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, and scope of the project, which may include the entire building or one room such as the kitchen or bathroom
• prepares designs to meet the client's needs and draws up sketches for consideration by the client
• advises on colours and the materials to be used,
• establishes estimated costs, specifies materials and provides detailed drawing of the agreed design
• sources fixtures, furniture and other necessary materials
• hires staff and oversees project progress
• ensures building and safety regulations are adhered to

Also called

Design consultant (interior design) · Interior decorator · Interior stylist · Kitchen designer

What it pays

Every regional figure

ONS does not publish occupational pay below region. Cells the survey could not support are shown as withheld, with its reason — adding a region split to a specific occupation leaves roughly a tenth of cells publishable.

Common questions

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Clothing, fashion and accessories designers · Design occupations n.e.c.