Arts & EntertainmentLegal, social, cultural and related associate professionalsISCO 3432
interior planner
Interior planners help clients in planning their interiors for commercial and private use.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (14)
room aestheticsroom aestheticsAssessment of how different pieces of a visual design can ultimately fit together to create the intended interior and visual environment.materials for interior designmaterials for interior designVarieties and functionalities of interior materials and pieces of furniture, equipment and fixtures.guarantee customer satisfactionguarantee customer satisfactionHandle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.ensure infrastructure accessibilityensure infrastructure accessibilityConsult designers, builders, and people with disabilities to determine how best to provide accessible infrastructure.manage schedule of tasksmanage schedule of tasksMaintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.meet building regulationsmeet building regulationsCommunicate with construction inspection, e.g. by submitting schemes and plans, to make sure all construction regulations, laws and codes are dealt with correctly.meet deadlinesmeet deadlinesEnsure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.measure interior spacemeasure interior spaceCalculate measurements of the interior's size in addition to the materials and objects that will be used.conduct research on trends in designconduct research on trends in designConduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.estimate budget for interior design plansestimate budget for interior design plansEstimate the budget for interior design plans. Keep track of total costs and material requirements.evaluate spatial informationevaluate spatial informationManipulate, organise, and interpret spatial information to better determine the layout and placement of objects within the given space.execute feasibility studyexecute feasibility studyPerform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a project, plan, proposition or new idea. Realise a standardised study which is based on extensive investigation and research to support the p...develop design plansdevelop design plansDevelop design plans by using computer-aided-design (CAD); work in accordance with budget estimates; organise and conduct meetings with clients.create new conceptscreate new conceptsCome up with new concepts.
Optional (15)
project management principlesproject management principlesDifferent elements and phases of project management.teamwork principlesteamwork principlesThe cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.environmental designenvironmental designThe approach that is used to face environmental problems related to buildings, plans, and products in various fields such as engineering, interior design and architecture.supervise work on design planningsupervise work on design planningSupervise the work in progress at the design stage and on site.create solutions to problemscreate solutions to problemsSolve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising informat...design a domotic system in buildingsdesign a domotic system in buildingsDesign a complete domotic system for buildings, taking into account every chosen component. Make a weighting and balancing between which components and systems should be included in domotics and which...maintain relationship with suppliersmaintain relationship with suppliersBuild a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.adapt to changing situationsadapt to changing situationsChange approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.design space for religious needsdesign space for religious needsDesign spaces to respond to religious needs and worship, such as prayer rooms.promote sustainable interior designpromote sustainable interior designDevelop an environmental friendly interior design and promote the use of cost-effective and renewable materials.design microclimates in buildingsdesign microclimates in buildingsDiscuss and evaluate climatic and local conditions on the site for application of optimal passive strategies (micro and macro climate). Combine several design strategies, including the main passive de...perform procurement processesperform procurement processesUndertake ordering of services, equipment, goods or ingredients, compare costs and check the quality to ensure optimal payoff for the organisation.keep up-to-date to design industry trendskeep up-to-date to design industry trendsStay updated with new trends and developments in the design industry.use CAD softwareuse CAD softwareUse computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.advise clients on interior design optionsadvise clients on interior design optionsProvide clients with detailed advice on interior design options and possibilities; discuss fittings and furniture, fabrics and colour schemes.
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Quick Facts
SectorArts & Entertainment
ISCO GroupLegal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Essential Skills14
Core Skills0