Interior Decorators

What the job involves

• Discusses design ideas and provides advice to clients
• Analyses clients' requirements
• Plans and designs whole building interiors, rooms, shops, residential and leisure spaces
• Plans interior infrastructure such as lighting, air-conditioning and communication cabling
• Prepares drawings, samples and decorating instructions
• Makes any necessary changes to the designs or drawings
• Advises on hiring trades people
• Designs furniture or fittings
• Works with architects and other contractors at the early stages of designing an interior space
• Keep up to date with trends and legal requirements in interior design
• May be involved with project management
• May run their own business

Key values of workers in Interior Decorators

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Interior Decorators

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Service Orientation

  Actively looking for ways to help people.