by:Brittany S. Moss

Job Description:

An interior designer is in charge of designing and decorating the interior of spaces including offices,homes, airports and malls. Paint color, furniture, texture, plants, placement, light switches and carpet, are all the decision of an interior designer. They are in charge of making a space into an area that will increase productivity, comfort or create a certain mood. Interior designers must collaborate with a buildings’ architecture, layout and be comfortable working with any renovations. They must know building and fire codes as well as handicap accessibility requirements and work with electricians and contractors to make sure everything meets regulation. They must ensure to complete a job based on a client’s wishes for the space, a budget and a timeline.

Education and Salary:

A bachelor’s degree is required for most entry-level positions; there are also professional design schools that take two to four years to complete. After graduation, many students acquire assistant positions or an apprenticeship. Then, after one to three years of an apprenticeship, a student will take the licensing exam to become an official interior designer. To take the exam, an individual needs to complete six years of combined schooling and design experience.

Interior designers earn an average of $30,000 to $58,000 a year; the highest paid designers

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