Interior Designer job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of an Interior Designer job summary
If you’ve got a keen eye for design and always have your finger on the pulse of industry trends, then we want to hear from you. Our firm is interested in hiring an experienced Interior Designer to work at our local client site. The Interior Designer will be part of a collaborative team of Engineers, Architects and Design Assistants. The successful candidate will provide design team leadership in all project phases from initial development to completion and assist in the design and documentation of interior spaces.
Interior Designer responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Work with interior design team to develop design solutions
- Research concepts and materials to support design team on technical issues influencing concept development
- Work within timely schedules to coordinate the completion of tasks through to final project completion
- Conduct on-site observations and provide recommendations to help streamline ongoing design projects
- Prepare and participate in client presentations
- Select furniture, materials, decor and finishes while keeping within budget
Interior Designer qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline
- 5+ years’ relevant interior design experience
- In-depth knowledge of furniture systems and finishes
- Demonstrated understanding of basic principles of space planning
- Able to develop and present design concepts
- AutoCAD proficiency required
- LEED or equivalent accreditation an asset
- NCIDQ or equivalent accreditation required