Interior Designers
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Talks with clients about budget, how a space will be used, and what they want it to look like, then turns that into layouts, furnishings, and color plans. Much of the drafting is done in CAD and related software so contractors can build from the documents. Designs also have to meet health, safety, and accessibility rules, including the ADA, which means reading codes and checking details on shop drawings. On site, the work includes walking the job with architects, contractors, and other trades to see that construction matches the plan. Suits people who like mixing visual choices with code research, client conversations, and on-site inspection.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$67'190
Median Wage Market Position
$67'190
What you might do
- Meet clients to learn how they use space
- Plan layouts and choose furnishings and colors
- Draw construction documents with drafting software
- Check designs against safety and accessibility codes
- Coordinate the build with architects and contractors
- Inspect the site to confirm work matches plans
Skills that matter
- Studying ADA, health, and safety codes
- Hearing budget, purpose, and room function
- Advising on space, furnishings, and color
- Drawing construction documents in CAD
- Coordinating with architects, contractors, and plumbers
- Inspecting the site against the drawings
AI & the future of this role
Space layouts, mood boards, and product suggestions are work AI may accelerate. Site visits, contractor coordination, and client trust still matter, yet a large share of concepting looks exposed.
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