Interior & Exterior Designer

Interior/exterior designers are professionals who coordinate and manage the art or process of designing the interior or exterior of a room, park, ground, or residential building, including the types of furniture, paints, fabric, finishes, and other relevant factors.

An interior/exterior designer’s typical roles are listed below:

• Colour consultants: They work with design and architecture companies to prepare the budget and the color patterns for the design projects.
• Lighting designers: They provide ideas regarding the arrangements, lighting styles, and the type of lighting installations.
• Landscape architects: They improve the beauty of existing spaces while designing for potential changes in the landscape.

Some roles and responsibilities needed for an interior/exterior designer are:

• Launching the design project from concept to completion; defining project requirements and schedule during the “brief”; Interpreting and transforming customer needs into rough plans.
• Setting costs and project fees based on the budget; Researching and deciding on materials and products sourcing; Making “sample” and “mood products”; Overseeing work progress.
• Working closely with decorators, architects, designers, and constructors; Following the evolutions, industry changes, and best practices; Assessing material costs and requirements. And presenting the design to the client for approval.
• Planning, furnishing, and designing interiors and exteriors of residential buildings, commercial buildings, or industrial buildings; Subcontracting installation, fabrication, and arrangement of carpeting, accessories, fixtures, draperies, artwork, paint, and wall coverings, furniture, and other related items.

Major educational qualifications required for Interior & Exterior Designer are:

• Must have a diploma in interior design or a bachelor's degree in architecture, design, or a related field.
• Related work experience in decorating interior/exterior spaces or architectural firms.

Interior/exterior designers exist in a wide range of work environments and are motivated to track the trends constantly in their field and visit many shows, such as home/garden shows offered by vendors specializing in home decoration, furniture, landscaping, etc., The role of an interior/exterior designer may move to the role of a project manager and then to a director of sales and marketing. Alternative job roles available for an interior/exterior designer include:

• Architect/Interior Designer: Designs and plans functional and aesthetic spaces, merging architectural and interior design concepts.
• Interior/Exterior Design Instructor: Educates and trains individuals in the principles and techniques of interior and exterior design.
• Product Designer: Creates innovative and visually appealing products, considering both form and function.
• Interior/Exterior Design Sales Engineer: Utilizes technical expertise to sell interior and exterior design solutions, providing valuable insights to clients.
• Project Coordinator: Manages and coordinates various aspects of design projects, ensuring smooth execution and timely completion.
• 3D Designer: Creates three-dimensional visual representations of interior and exterior spaces using advanced computer software.
• Senior Interior/Exterior Designer: Leads design projects and provides expert guidance, incorporating innovative design elements and trends.
• Interior/Exterior Design Engineer: Applies engineering principles to create practical and efficient interior and exterior design solutions.

The career outlook of interior/exterior designers is good. The Bureau of Labor Statistics foresees that the interior/exterior design field will increase by 4% through 2026.
The choice of interior/exterior design has grown significantly, making it one of the most pursued professions in India today. The market trend expresses a remarkable growth in the demand for interior/exterior designers. Several people rely on professionals to design spaces to make a comfortable and happy living.
The interior design market will see exponential growth globally by 2025. In research conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), 36,387 are estimated to be designers in India, of which 10.17% were interior designers.
Exterior design is one of the prominent areas which need an expert to look after it. The exteriors play a vital role in designing that expresses a lot regarding the family, interiors, and lifestyle.