College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Urban area
Responsibilities
Tasks
Estimate the cost of projects and prepare detailed specifications
Manage business or office
Work with other disciplines
Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
Supervise staff or team
Read blueprints, schemas, and drawings
Advise on the selection of colors, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture, and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements, and purpose of space
Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing the arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting, and other fixtures
Develop strategies, elevations, cross-sections and detailed drawings
Credentials
Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses
Home decorating course
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
ARCHICAD
20/20 design
3D graphic software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
Autodesk REVIT
InDesign
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
Quick Books
Area of work experience
Education or teaching
Area of specialization
Interior design (general)
Architectural design
Facilities management
Kitchen
Scientific or research facility laboratory
Restaurant
Transportation interior of trains, airplanes and boats
