What does an interior designer do?

Turns needs into executable fit-out drawings and specifications.

Same as an architect?

No. The architect covers the building; interiors focuses on interior space and use.

What to measure when hiring?

Delivered projects, supplier handling and fit-out deadline delivery.

interior designer

Code 3432.1

The interior designer (arquitecto de interiores (si el aviso lo usa)) designs interior spaces: layout, materials, lighting and place experience. Use this Job Dictionary profile to creative-technical profile for retail, offices, hospitality or housing.

Essential skills

Knowledge

Apreciación artística
Dibujo en perspectiva
Teoria del color
room aesthetics
materials for interior design

Skills and competences

research new ideas
collaborate with designers
create mood boards
monitor sociological trends
monitor trends in interior design
manage portfolio
maintain an artistic portfolio
prepare detailed working drawings for interior design
develop a specific interior design
receive key information about projects
gather reference materials for artwork
monitor textile manufacturing developments
translate requirements into visual design
use specialised design software

Transversal competences

manage budgets
gestionar presupuestos operativos
perform project management
manage a team
present artistic design proposals
monitor art scene developments

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Assess client brief, budget and coordination with trades.

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What does an interior designer do?: Turns needs into executable fit-out drawings and specifications.
Same as an architect?: No. The architect covers the building; interiors focuses on interior space and use.
What to measure when hiring?: Delivered projects, supplier handling and fit-out deadline delivery.

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences