INTERIOR HOME DECOR DESIGNER

OVERVIEW: WHAT IS THIS CAREER?

• In this career you have to talk to your client(s) to find out exactly what they want and provide it.
• You use computers to set up a floor plan.
• You have to deliver good and bad news to you client(s).

GENERAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• You have to think creatively.
• Develop goals and strategies.
• Estimate size, quantities, time, cost, and materials needed.
• Establish/maintain relationships.
• You have to organize, plan, and prioritize work.

HELPFUL HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

• Art
• Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
• And Graphic Design

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication: so that you can talk to your clients.
• Work with people well: so that you can work with your team.
• Perceive and visualize: so that you can see how your work will turn out.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects.
• See difference between colors, shades, and brightness.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• You always work indoors.
• You also must meet strict deadlines.

PREPERATION

• You need to have a high school diploma.
• And generally a bachelors degree in art or design.

SALARY RANGE

• MN: $43,850 - $72,490.
• USA:$50,350 - $87,750.

WHY THIS CAREER INTERESTS ME

• This career is interesting to me because I've always wanted to do this after college.
• Ever since I started watching Fixer-Upper, Flip or Flop, and Property Brothers, I had always dreamt about doing that when I was out of college.
• It kind of just stuck with me I guess.