What are the personal characteristics of an interior designer?
Interior designers plan new interiors and renovate existing ones in commercial buildings (for example, offices, institutions, stores, hotels and restaurants) and single and multi-family dwellings. Their responsibilities vary from one position or project to another but, in general, interior designers:identify and analyze client needs and goals, safety requirements, budget limitations and project schedulesprepare preliminary plans and design concepts for client approvalestimate costs and prepare budgetsdevelop presentations which may include drawings, sketches, renderings, perspectives, colour and material boards, photographs or modelsprepare working drawings and specifications for nonload-bearing construction including materials, finishes, millwork and furnishingsprepare tender documents, co-ordinate the bid process and assist clients in awarding contractsconfirm that required building and other code permits are obtainedcollaborate with professional and technical consultants (for example, mechanical, electrical and structural engineers, architects, audiovisual consultants)conduct field reviews of construction and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipmentreview and evaluate projects on behalf of clients, during implementation and upon completion.
