Interior Designers

Interior Designers plan, design, detail and supervise the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia:

- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders - researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements - formulating design concepts for building interiors - preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts - negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff - selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors - detailing and documenting selected design for construction - supervising the construction of interiors