· 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