1. All About Interior Designers Career Information UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

2. What They Do… Interior Designers plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. They design for practical, aesthetic, and (make it conducive for) intended purposes. Their purpose for designing can be to raise productivity, sell merchandise, or improve the lifestyle. They may specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

3. Education Required… Most Interior Designers require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree. Some may require a bachelor’s degree. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

4. Skills They Possess… Active listening Reading comprehension Management of financial resources Speaking Persuasion Writing Time management Math UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

5. Tools They Use… Computer Various software (example: AutoCAD) Digital cameras Color scheme guides PDA/organizer Measuring devices People connections UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

6. Working Conditions… Working environments vary according to current project. They can adjust their work day to suit client’s schedule. Consultants and self-employed tend to work longer hours and in congested environments. They may have to work under stress to meet deadlines, budget, and please clients. They may work in their own offices, studios or in clients’ homes or offices. They must be willing to travel to clients’ environments. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

7. Knowledge In… Customer and personal service Design Administration and management Sales and marketing Clerical English grammar Computers and electronics Building and construction Mathematics Production and processing UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

8. Who They Work For… Residential builders Commercial builders Industrial builders Public and private owners of boats, trains, planes, buses, and other enclosed spaces UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.

9. Income… $21.14 hourly $43,970 annually In Texas: $18.36 hourly $38,200 annually UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved.