Interior Designer

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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage
$1,531 to $1,900
Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Full Time/Part Time
Split
70%30%
This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
Currently Employed
Workers
17,700
The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
Future Job Openings
Next Five Years
< 5k
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It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.
Current
Unemployment
Average
The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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Career Details

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.

Most occupations in this field typically require 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.

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

Specialisations:

Commercial Interior Designer
Environmental Designer
Residential Interior Designer
Retail Interior Designer

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