2. Job Overview Redesigns spaces and furniture to be attractive yet safe and functional Works with many different choices Meets with clients to discuss preferences and to create a design Formulates sketches and computer graphics (CAD)
3. Job Overview (cont.) Works with experts in different fields and supervises workers Checks if materials are available and that the contract is running smoothly Must be creative and quick to react to trends
5. Education/ Training Must earn an Associate’s or Bachelor’s of Art Must be able to read blueprints, understand codes, and know how to make a space handicap accessible Knowledge of CAD is helpful
6. Education/ Training (cont.) Designers can enter a 1-3 year apprenticeship Should be able to communicate with a variety of people Basics of engineering and architecture Art, math, and science is crucial
7. Salary Beginning annual salary earnings are less than $27,330 Average annual salary is $43,770 and average hourly salary is $21 Middle salary earnings are $34,620-$61,880 Potential salary earnings are more than $82,750
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9. Growth Potential and Outlook Growth potential is expected to grow 19% from 2008-2018 or 12.7% from 2002-2012 Outlook is increasing but competition is to be expected
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