What Can I Do with a Major in…
Interior Design
Interior design majors learn to design, plan, and evaluate the interiors of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. Most interior designers specialize. Interior designers follow federal, state, and local building codes and meet accessibility standards. They also oversee clients’ budgets and manage projects. Interior designers often use computers to design layouts. Employers of interior designers include design and architectural firms, stores, hotel chains, institutional facilities, and large corporations.
The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to interior design majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Architect
Art Director
Artist
Buyer
Civil Drafter
Commercial/Industrial Designer
Cost Estimator
Curator
Desktop Publisher
Exhibit Designer
Floral Designer
Graphic Designer
Hotel/Motel Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Interior Decorator
Interior Designer
Landscape Architect
Manufacturer’s Representative
Market Researcher
Museum Exhibit Designer
Photographer
Property Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Purchasing Agent
Real Estate Broker
Restaurant Manager
Retail Store Manager
Set Designer
Teacher, Higher Education
Teacher, Secondary
Teacher, Vocational
Upholsterer
Writer
Resources available in the Career Center, LU 220:
Career Opportunities in the Retail and Wholesale Industry (OCC 188)
Careers for Color Connoisseurs & Other Visual Types (OCC PT 8.5)
Careers for Culture Lovers & Other Artsy Types (OCC PT 12)
Careers in Focus: Design (OCC 60)
Careers in Focus: Family and Consumer Sciences (OCC 78 )
Opportunities in Home Economics Careers (OCC 109)
Opportunities in Interior Design and Decorating Careers (OCC 118)
Vault Career Guide to Interior Design (OCC 118.3)
Websites:
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences: Interior Design
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
American Society of Interior Designers: http://www.asid.org
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
International Interior Design Association: http://www.iida.com/
Internships-USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org