Independent Interior Designer (Freelancer): Start taking on your own clients for residential or small commercial projects. You’ll know how to manage the entire project lifecycle, from pitching your design to delivering the final space. (IID will feature your profile on our alumni page, which can help you get your first few clients through our network. Entrepreneur – Design Studio Owner: Take it a step further and establish your own interior design firm or studio. The course will have guided you through creating a business plan and brand, so you can hit the ground running with professional practices in place.
Consultant for Architecture/Construction Firms: If you prefer, work as an independent consultant providing interior design expertise to architecture firms, builders, or renovation companies on a contract basis. Your broad skill set in both design and client handling will be a huge asset. Specialist Interior Designer: Use your niche skills (sustainable design, home office makeovers, etc., which you may have honed in your projects) to carve out a specialist career. Charge premium rates as an expert in a particular style or segment of interior design.
Employment with Leadership: Alternatively, with this comprehensive training, you can join an interior design company at a higher-than-junior level (like a project lead or senior designer over time). Your business knowledge can fast-track you into roles that deal with client relations or project management within a firm.