• Work with clients to design or renovate spaces to meet their standards.
• Estimate material requirements, and present design to client for approval.
• Enhance the function, safety, and aesthetics of interior spaces.
• Select samples, including flooring, carpet, and paint to be approved by client.
• Plan architectural detail and choose color palettes; draw up floor plans and sketches.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create drawings.
• Supervise assistants who carry out their plans and perform administrative tasks
• Coordinate work schedules; follow up with client to ensure design specifications
• Review and detail shop drawings for construction plans
• Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination