NKPD code: 3432
Interior designers and decorators plan and design commercial, industrial and interior spaces to create specially designed, improved living and working environments and to increase sales. They coordinate and participate in construction and fitting out. Interior designers and decorators perform the following main tasks: • determining design objectives and requirements by consulting with clients and stakeholders; • researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements; • formulating interior design concepts; • preparing sketches, drawings, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts; • negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and builders; • selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interior decoration; • developing designs and documenting selected designs for construction; • coordinating interior construction and fitting out; • designing and painting theatrical sets; • designing and decorating display windows and other display spaces to promote products and services. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Stage designer – Interior designer – Decorator, shop windows – Decorator, interior – Display arranger, windows/stands Excludes: – Architect, interior – 2161