Designers are required to be licensed according to where they live. Currently, 22 of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico require all designers to be licensed before beginning work. Being licensed gives a designer more authority and common knowledge, but also bestows much more responsibility and accountability upon their …show more content…
?It truly takes three or four years of down to earth, on-the-job experience to become a fully qualified and capable designer. It also helps to live in a big city or urban area where there are more people who can afford your services? (Brink Interview). There is some fame that comes with a career in displaying your talents and opinions to the public, though very few interior designers ever become famous. Some accomplished designers are privileged enough to design and decorate for theater, film, and television settings. Others become teachers, lecturers, and consultants of the business after they retire from the fast paced world of …show more content…
It is common for a designer to have an office for the purpose of organization, though most of their work time is spent in a client?s space getting ideas or in a department store selecting materials. The time required for this career is often irregular and extensive? 40 hours a week is not uncommon. It is important to realize that this job involves coordinating the schedules of clients, contractors, and architects at times. The difficulty of the tasks can be contrasted between the different authority levels in a firm, or by experience level. An assistant, or beginner, acts as a secretary for the professional designers. They operate the telephone, take messages, set up appointments, and run errands (Vault). As chances for advancement come along, one may become the project manager of the firm. This title involves contacting vendors to check for products, controlling a client?s set budget, and meeting at construction sites or homes to discuss issues with a client, contractor, or architect