Sunday, January 13, 2013

Is it easy to become an interior designer?

Q. Hi all, I want to be an interior designer when I grow up. I am 13 but what subjects should I take and what income does it get? Cheers

A. First off, don't say cheers. Secondly either be female or gay.
Lastly if your none of the above you won't make it.

What are the average rates and hours of an interior designer?
Q.

A. According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupation Outlook Handbook. You should refer to the entire article to see more relevant information: Interior Designers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos293.htm

Work environment. Working conditions and places of employment vary. Interior designers employed by large corporations or design firms generally work regular hours in well-lighted and comfortable settings. Designers in smaller design consulting firms or those who freelance generally work on a contract, or job, basis. They frequently adjust their workday to suit their clientsâ schedules and deadlines, meeting with clients during evening or weekend hours when necessary. Consultants and self-employed designers tend to work longer hours and in smaller, more congested environments.

Interior design salaries vary widely with the specialty, type of employer, number of years of experience, and reputation of the individuals. Among salaried interior designers, those in large specialized design and architectural firms tend to earn higher and more stable salaries. Interior designers working in retail stores usually earn a commission, which can be irregular.

For residential design projects, self-employed interior designers and those working in smaller firms usually earn a per-hour consulting fee, plus a percentage of the total cost of furniture, lighting, artwork, and other design elements. For commercial projects, they might charge a per-hour consulting fee, charge by the square footage, or charge a flat fee for the whole project. Also, designers who use specialty contractors usually earn a percentage of the contractorâs earnings on the project in return for hiring the contractor. Self-employed designers must provide their own benefits.

Median annual earnings for wage and salary interior designers were $42,260 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,830 and $57,230. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,760.

do you know any south australian interior designers?
Q. can you please help me ... i need to find at least 5 south australian interior designers not an architect or interior decorator... also if i want to interview one what should i ask ?

A. Hey check out this aussie website
www.hireabuilder.com.au

It's an online directory of builders and tradesmen. they have over 40 000 to search. you can read reviews . you can also post a job and get quotes from interested tradie

best of luck

Are there any special benefits of working as an interior designer?
Q.

A. You can get contractor discounts at bigger stores. You meet interesting people. You have a new challenge on every case. You get to go to some areas of the town you might not otherwise see.

What are the pros and cons of being an interior designer?
Q.

A. Pros~
Flexible hours
Fun
Good money if you're good at it
Travel
Expenses paid during travel

Cons~
Saturated industry
Takes time to build reputation
Time and trust getting plugged into industry(vendors, designers,construction ppl, ect.
You will be judged by how you look

So many ppl have gone into this field lately making an already competitive industry even more so.




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