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What is a commercial interior designer and how to become one
What general advice would you give to a commercial interior designer?
Abby Guido
Assistant Professor, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University
Every job I have ever received in my career has been through someone else I know. I share this with students to help them see the value in relationships. I always remember the students that took the time to write a handwritten thank-you note. And I think of them when I get an email asking if I know any students are looking for work.
Avg. Salary $51,844
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 1%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.14%
Asian 4.57%
Black or African American 1.48%
Hispanic or Latino 7.59%
Unknown 4.08%
White 82.14%
Genderfemale 69.35%
male 30.65%
Age - 40American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 40Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Commercial interior designer career paths
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Skills Percentages Revit 21.62% Sketch 11.46% Space Planning 8.10% Design Concepts 5.53% Auto CAD 5.52% Complete relevant commercial interior designer training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New commercial interior designers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a commercial interior designer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real commercial interior designer resumes.Research commercial interior designer duties and responsibilities
- Lead the development of BIM modeling content for the architecture team as a direct report to the executive and lead architects.
- Perform production functions: drafting, documentation and 3-D Revit renderings.
- Implement the use of social media and play a vital role in the transition from AutoCad to Revit.
- Design, modele and render graphically intensive exteriors and interior environments and animations utilizing the latest in visualization technology.
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Apply for commercial interior designer jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a commercial interior designer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average commercial interior designer salary
The average commercial interior designer salary in the United States is $51,844 per year or $25 per hour. Commercial interior designer salaries range between $35,000 and $75,000 per year.
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Each project has its own set of requirements to suite the owner’s style and needs.
Marketing our services to attract new clientele.
It is something I enjoy! Something I’m good at! Something I could do as hobby and get paid for
That I don’t get to do it more often
Its Unique to Be a Museum Designer after designing many Houses, Restaurants, Offices, Showrooms since 1999. Being Co-Convener of INTACH (Indian National Trust For Art & Culture Heritage)
Updated January 8, 2025
