Also called: Interior Architect
Designs the inside of homes, offices, stores, and other buildings so they're beautiful, functional, and safe.
An interior designer measures a space, sketches floor plans, and builds 3D renderings in software like Revit or SketchUp. They choose furniture, lighting, flooring, and colors, then coordinate with contractors during construction. Client meetings and site visits fill much of the week.
BLS May 2024.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in interior design; some states require licensing and the NCIDQ exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS projects about average growth, 2024-34.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI rendering and layout tools speed concepting and cut drafting help; client trust, codes and site coordination stay human.
Classes: Architecture or drafting CAD, AP Studio Art, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1025.
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