Earning the label of success as an Interior Designer requires creativity, artistic ability, and excellent instincts. Employers look for Interior Designers to complete a post-graduate degree in Interior Design, Visual Arts, or any other certification that yields the knowledge and skills to break out in this industry.   
   
As technology plays a more significant part in this field, Interior Designer needs to be aware of the latest state-of-the-art software, which they can do by attending specialized courses and seminars or pursuing complementary degrees. Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Suite (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel) is fundamental, along with other advanced tools like buildingSMART, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), as well as other relevant 3D Modelling software applications.  
   
Interior Designers spend quite some time expanding their network, which is a crucial asset to secure contracts. Talent and experience are also highly valued in this field. An excellent way for them to highlight their skills and prove their proficiency in all areas of Interior Design is to gather their strongest and most compelling work into a stylish, professional portfolio.  
  
As for the experience needed in this field, Junior Interior Designers are required to have a minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in the area, while Senior Interior Designers must have at least ten years of experience. 
 
What can help you become an Interior Designer

• Interpersonal and communication skills:   

Interior Designers will benefit from a strengthened ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, to convey clear instructions to staff, and set up reasonable expectations with their clients. The same goes for having practical listening skills to understand the client's requests and acknowledge any doubts communicated by construction staff on-site.  
   

• Organizational and time management skills:   

It's always beneficial for Interior Designers to possess strong multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The reason being, there can often be more urgent situations arising, requiring designers to have to reassess and rethink their priorities. It also pays to be on time, keeping a firm grip on project timelines to avoid unnecessary delays.  
   

• Physical strength and stamina:   

Interior Designers can afford to work on their ability to sit or stand for extended periods, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling for several hours at a time. The job will prove to be more physical at times, especially when assisting the crew with furniture rearranging and hauling in materials for the job.