Job description Decorating Consultant in the Capitale-Nationale Region
Find out what work is like for a decorating consultant in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121).
Interior designers and interior decorators
Description
Interior designers and interior decorators conceptualize and produce aesthetic, functional and safe designs for interior spaces in residential, commercial, cultural, institutional and industrial buildings. They are employed by architectural and interior design firms, retail establishments, construction companies, hospitals, airlines, hotel and restaurant chains, and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Work week duration
Interior designers and interior decorators usually work more than 40 hours per week.Job duties
Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Interior designers and interior decorators have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:
- Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space
- Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures using computer-assisted design (CAD) software and graphics software
- Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings, and advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, floor and wall coverings, window treatments, interior and exterior lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
- Estimate costs and materials required and may advise on leasing, real estate and marketing
- Prepare plans and specifications for the final interior designs in accordance with current practices and codes
- Work in a multidisciplinary environment
- May direct site work crews and subcontractors.
Physical demands Help - Physical Demands
- Sitting
Workplaces and employers
Here are the typical workplaces where Interior designers and interior decorators are employed and some of their main characteristics:
- Retail establishments
- Construction companies
- Airlines
- Hotel and restaurant chains
- Self-employment
- Architectural firms
- Hospitals
- Interior design firms
Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others
- Somewhat close (e.g. share office)
Related job titles
Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 52121), and a list of similar occupations:
- aircraft interior designer
- interior decorator
- interior designer
- interior design technician
- kitchen designer
- office space planner
- retail space planner
Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification
- Date modified: