Job Description Interior design is dedicated to improving the decoration and functionality of any interior space – residential, commercial, and industrial. Interior designers draw on a combination of engineering and artistic skills to determine the structure of a space, satisfy the needs of occupants, and meet all safety standards or building codes. Many fashion designers are employed by furnishing companies and design firms; others work in conjunction with architects, contractors, and consultants.

Median Salary $42,260

Education Requirements Entry-level interior designers typically hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Educational programs will strike a balance between mastering design skills and fostering creative, innovative thinking about interior spaces. Professionals in the field continue on to earn a Master of Fine Arts or equivalent degree.

Job Outlook Employment interior designers will increase at a faster rate than many other visual art fields, largely due to growing homeowner wealth and in increasing interest in the services provided by interior designers. Employment of interior designers is expected to grow 19 percent over the next decade – faster than average for many other visual art career fields.