Career Options
INTERIOR DESIGN CAREER OPTIONS
Many designers are self-employed or work in design or architectural firms. However, design skills are used in a number of industries. If you are thinking about a career in interior design, you may want to consider one of the following occupations:
Entertainment
Design staff (in-house) for:
Amusement parks
Casinos
Movies
Television
Theaters/Auditoriums
Facilities Management
Facilities Manager for:
Assisted living communities
Health-care facilities
Industry
Office buildings
Museums
Parks
Public buildings and universities
Real estate companies
Government and Institutions
Design staff (in-house) for:
Colleges, universities and schools
Federal, state and local government institutions (public buildings, schools, prisons)
Health-care facilities (hospitals, clinics)
Medical supply company
Medical furniture company
Museum display design
Hospitality industry (hotels, motels, restaurants, convention and conference centers)
Senior housing
Special needs housing
Manufacturers
Design staff (in-house) for:
Carpet and floor covering
Fabric/textile
Furniture
Lighting
Wall covering
In-house interior design staff
Marketing staff
Product design staff
Sales representative
Trade show exhibit design staff
Offices and Corporations
Design staff (in-house) for:
Office design firm
Office supply company
Systems furniture dealership
Real Estate Companies
Large developers with space planning departments
Rehabilitation developers with in-house design departments
Freelance consultant for small firms
Staff space planner
Residences/Residential Developments
Children’s spaces
Custom furniture design
Design to accommodate aging-in-place
Design for the physically challenged
Kitchen and bath design
Window treatment specialist
Retail
Colorist
Exhibit and display design firm staff
Home fashion coordinator
Lighting design
Retail store designer/space planner
Retail visual merchandising
Sales manager
Wholesale showroom design
Historic Preservation
Commercial Buildings
Residences
