What careers are available in Interior Design ?

The field of Interior Design offers a variety of employment opportunities with interior design and architectural firms, kitchen and bath design studios, museums, public institutions as well as with interior materials and furniture stores. A combination of education, work experience and passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam is required for interior design professionals.

Potential Career Paths
Residential & commercial real estate consultant
Custom cabinetry showrooms manager
Showroom design for the furniture industry
Kitchen and bath design
Architectural & design firm design assistant
Renovation of historic homes.
Green and sustainable design consultant
Residential design or interior decorator
Museum display designer
Commercial design such as offices or banks
Store or mall designer
Hospitality design for hotels, restaurants or resorts
Hospital and assisted living facilities design
Tile showroom and stained glass designer
Developer design specifier
Storage facility manager
Interior designer for builders of model homes
Sales representative for office furniture
Set designer for theatre or opera
Space planner