Interior Designer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Interior Designer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Search for and bid on new projects
  • Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through the space
  • Conceptualize and sketch design plans.
  • Prepare final plans, using computer applications
  • Determine cost of completion and project requirements in the budgeting phase
  • Create a timeline for the interior design project
  • Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and plumbing fixtures
  • Determine the client’s goals and requirements of the project
  • Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements
  • Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Interior Designer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Interior Designer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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