Interior Design Jobs: after Entry-Level, the Sky's the Limit

Nothing will prepare you as well for an entry-level interior design job as an interior design program.

by Joe Cooper
joe.cooper@interior-design-schools-search.com
Interior Design School Search Columnist

It sounds like a dream: a trip to New York to design a celebrity’s downtown loft, or going to Los Angeles to choose from the latest in fabrics from the garment district for the couches of a wealthy client’s country home….If you’re just starting out, these interior design jobs may be a ways off. But that doesn’t mean you won’t get there. Here’s what to expect from entry-level interior design jobs, and how to get them.

Starting Points

The description of one entry-level interior design job reads, “Interior Design for a National Retail Chain with Corporate Offices and Showrooms.” Glamorous? Maybe not…. But it’s a job, and it’s a starting point. Who knows where this job will lead you.

Beneath the description also reads, “Required Skills: Interior Design, Retail Design, AutoCad 2000, 3D Cad programs, Environmental design.” These skills are the basic toolbox of any designer, and the one way to get all of them in one program is by getting your interior design degree.

Why You Need an Interior Design Program

Sure, you may have style, but style isn’t enough. You also need skills like CAD, and an interior design degree, for most jobs. There are many interior design programs out there, both on-campus and online. If you want hands-on training, find an interior design degree program at a campus in your region. If you like your independence, or have a job to manage, consider an online interior design program. There are plenty to choose from.

After you complete your interior design degree program, you can put these qualifications on your resume and be well on your way to an entry-level job in interior design. Who knows, one day you might have a chance to land your own dream job.

Source

Monster

About the Author

Joe Cooper writes home services and design articles and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor’s in American Literature from UCLA.

Posted on October 23, 2006 at 3:16 PM

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