Interior Design Schools And Jobs

Interior Designers

Interior designers work to create or improve the form and function of interior spaces in residences, institutions, and businesses. While home decoration may be the best-known element of the interior designer's job, there are many interior designers employed to create comfortable, attractive and functional spaces in restaurants, office buildings, retail spaces, and public facilities. For many projects, interior designers work closely with other trades people on a job, such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers and others. They must be familiar with ergonomic and safety standards and building codes, in addition to having an eye for the aesthetically pleasing.

About a third of all interior designers are self-employed. Those who are employed by others tend to work for specialty design services or for building supply companies and home furnishing retail outlets.

Interior Design Schools and Colleges

Interior designers may find formal interior design education a plus for getting their careers started. Accredited bachelor's degree programs in interior design are available in dozens of colleges and interior design schools across the country. About half of the states require interior designers to be registered or licensed. To qualify for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) licensing examination, candidates must complete a total of six years of appropriate education and apprenticeship in the field.

Schools for Interior Designers are listed in the column to the left.

The Top Cities tab shows employment statistics for Interior Designers by major US metro area.