interior designer

Education: College/CEGEP.

Work setting: Various locations.

Tasks:

• Estimate cost of projects.
• Prepare detailed specifications.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes.
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings.
• Advise on selection of colours, 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 arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures.
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Membership in a provincial or territorial interior design association.
• Professional interior designer.
• Home decorating course.
• Interior designer technical certificate.

Specialization or experience:

• Green economy sector.
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.