Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and set project schedules.

Consider materials and costs according to set budgets.

source products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and provide samples for clients.

prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Survey buildings.
Work in a team with various agencies.
Stage by stage on site supervision of work.

Exercise with materials quantity, surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on larger projects, to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors.

Artistic ability : Use the sense of style, to develop designs that look great and are aesthetically pleasing.

Creativity : Keen to be imaginative in selecting furnishings and fabrics and in creating spaces that serve the client’s needs and fit the client’s lifestyle.

Detail oriented : We are precise in measuring spaces and making drawings, so that furniture and furnishings will fit correctly and create the appropriate environment.

Interpersonal skills : We are able to communicate effectively with clients and others. Much of their time is spent soliciting new clients, new work and collaborating with other agencies for ongoing projects.

Problem-solving skills: we address challenges, such as construction delays and the high cost or sudden unavailability of selected materials, while keeping the project on time and within budget.

Visualization : We have a strong sense of proportion and visual awareness, to understand how pieces of a design will fit together to create the intended environment.

Artistic ability use the sense of style, to develop designs that look great and are aesthetically pleasing.