232511 Interior Designer

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
232511
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Interior Designer
Skill Assessing Authority: 
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
Yes
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

232511 INTERIOR DESIGNER

Plans, designs, details and supervises the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Commercial Interior Designer
Environmental Designer
Residential Interior Designer
Retail Interior Designer

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
1

2325 Interior Designers

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
2325
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Interior Designers
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

2325 INTERIOR DESIGNERS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan, design, detail and supervise the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements
formulating design concepts for building interiors
preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts
negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff
selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors
detailing and documenting selected design for construction
supervising the construction of interiors

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
1 021.80
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
783.80
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
958.00