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Interior Design Careers

Entertainment

Design staff (in-house) for:
Amusement parks Casinos
Movies
Television Theaters/Auditoriums

Facilities Management

Facilities Manager for:
Assisted living communities Health-care facilities Industry
Office buildings Museums Parks
Public buildings and universities Real estate companies

Government and Institutions

Design staff (in-house) for:
Colleges, universities and schools
Federal, state and local govt. institutions (schools, prisons)
Health-care facilities (hospitals, clinics)
Medical supply company
Medical furniture company
Museum display design
Hospitality industry (hotels restaurants, conference centers)
Senior housing
Special-needs housing

Real Estate Companies

Large developers with space planning departments
Rehabilitation developers with in-house design departments
Freelance consultant for small firms
Staff space planner

Manufacturers

Design staff (in-house) for:
Carpet and floor covering
Fabric/textile
Furniture
Lighting
Wall covering
Marketing staff
Product design staff
Sales representative
Trade show exhibit design

Residences/Residential Developments

Children's spaces
Custom furniture design
Design to accommodate aging-in-place
Design for the physically challenged
Kitchen and bath design
Window treatment specialist

Retail

Colorist
Exhibit and display design firm staff
Home fashion coordinator
Lighting design
Retail store designer/space planner
Retail visual merchandising
Sales manager
Wholesale showroom design

Other Specialties/Related Career Options

Project Management
CAD Specialist
Renderer
Product Designer
Model Building
Marketing Specialist
Journalism
Teaching
Sales Representative
Furniture and Interior Products Manufacturer's Rep.

Note: Credit in part to ASID website http://www.asid.org/