Interior Designer Salary in Ottawa, Ontario

Interior Designer job description

Job Title: Interior Designer

Overview/Summary of the role:

An Interior Designer creates and designs functional, safe and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet client requirements using a wide range of materials, color schemes and furnishings. The role involves working collaboratively with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meet clients to understand their preferences, requirements, and constraints.

• Develop design concepts and sketches for approval by clients.

• Design and plan space layouts, furniture arrangement, color schemes, lighting, and other elements.

• Select and source materials, furnishings, fixtures, and accessories that fit the design vision and budget.

Interior Designer interview questions

Interviewer: Good morning and thank you for coming in today. Can you start by telling us a bit about your background and experience in interior design?

Candidate: Sure. I have a degree in interior design and have been working in the field for about 5 years now. I have experience working in both residential and commercial design, as well as with furniture and product design.

Interviewer: That's great. Can you tell me about a project you worked on that you're particularly proud of?

Candidate: One project I'm proud of was a commercial space I designed for a startup tech company. I was able to incorporate their brand colors and create a modern and functional space that their employees loved.

Interviewer: Can you walk me through your design process from start to finish?

Candidate: Of course. I start with understanding the client's needs and wants, as well as their budget. Then I create a concept board and mood board to present to them. Once we finalize a concept, I create floor plans and renderings. Then, we move into selecting materials and finishes and ultimately executing the design.