ISCO Unit Group 3432 Interior Designers And Decorators

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Interior Designers And Decorators: Interior designers and decorators plan and design commercial, industrial, public, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, taking into consideration factors that enhance living and working environments and sales promotion. They coordinate and participate in their construction and decoration.

Tasks include -

(a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders;

(b) researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements;

(c) formulating design concepts for the interiors of buildings;

(d) preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts;

(e) negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff;

(f) selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors;

(g) detailing and documenting selected design for construction;

(h) coordinating the construction and the decoration of interiors;

(i) designing and painting stage scenery;

(j) designing and decorating show windows and other display areas to promote products and services.

Examples of the occupations classified here:

- Display decorator

- Interior decorator

- Set designer

- Visual merchandiser

- Window dresser

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

- Interior architect- 2161


Occupations

Occupation Title
C3432.1 ISCO Occupation Group 3432.1 Interior Designer
C3432.5 ISCO Occupation Group 3432.5 Set Designer
C3432.4 ISCO Occupation Group 3432.4 Set Builder
C3432.2 ISCO Occupation Group 3432.2 Merchandiser
C3432.6 ISCO Occupation Group 3432.6 Visual Merchandiser
C3432.3 ISCO Occupation Group 3432.3 Miniature Set Designer

Higher Level