Interior DesignerInterior DesignerJane Doe
“In our industry, design is at its best when you can grab hold of all the elements and create a unique world.” - Campion A. Platt
Job DescriptionJob Description
o meet with clients o creates a room design that incorporates all
aspects and elementso adjusts workday to suit the client’s scheduleo works with a budget o coordinates professionals
Working ConditionsWorking Conditions
o differs depending on the situation o clients home or at construction site o works seven to ten hours a dayo pressure to meet deadlineso extra time is often required to finish a projecto slow periods after finishing a project
Washington State Washington State SalarySalary
o Starting:Annual
Monthly
Hourlyo Average:
Annual Monthly
Hourlyo Top:
Annual Monthly
Hourly
$35,300 $2,941$16.97
$43,010$3,584.16$20.68
$52,630$4,385.83$25.30
National SalaryNational Salary
o Starting:Annual
MonthlyHourly
o Average:Annual
MonthlyHourly
o Top:Annual
MonthlyHourly
$30,890 $2,574.16$14.85
$40,670$3,389.16$19.56
$53,790$4,482.50$25.86
Annual SalaryAnnual SalaryWashington State vs. NationalWashington State vs. National
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Educational Educational RequirementsRequirements
o helpful high school classes:o business, drafting, graphic and printing
communication, marketing, and fine arts
o high school diplomao bachelor’s degree in interior designo graduate study in interior design
ORo 2 - 3 year program in interior design through
professional school
Washington State Washington State UniversityUniversity
Pullman, WashingtonPullman, Washingtono Admission Requirements:
high school diploma or GED, written essay or personal statement, minimum 3.0 high school GPA, transcript of high school record, three letters of recommendation for some programs, a score of 1010 on SAT or 18 on ACT and top 50% of high school class
o Tuition:Undergraduate: $14,668 per year Total: $58,672
New York School of Interior New York School of Interior DesignDesign
New York, New YorkNew York, New Yorko Admission Requirements:
high school diploma or GED, a score of 1010 on SAT or 18 on ACT and top 50% of high school class, transcript of high school record, written essay or personal statement, minimum 2.8 high school GPA, interview recommended, portfolio, and two letters of recommendation
o Tuition: Undergraduate: $20,100 per yearTotal: $80,400
Tuition Per YearTuition Per YearWashington State University vs.
New York School of Interior Design
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Undergraduate Graduate
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NYSID
Job OutlookJob Outlook
o expected to increase 8.4% between the year 2008 and 2014
o estimated 28 openings annually due to new positions
o estimated 23 openings annually from workers leaving the occupation
o competition is expected to be strong
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