Careers in Interior Design

Graduates of RMCAD's Interior Design program will be prepared to work as a skilled, ethical, environmentally-responsible professional designers committed to improving the health, safety and welfare of the public.

Career Possibilities for Interior Design Graduates

  • Corporate Office Design
  • Residential Design - Single Family and Multi-Family
  • Residential Community Planning, Development and Marketing
  • Kitchen and Bath Design
  • Healthcare, Hospitals, Dental, Medical Office Buildings, Clinics
  • Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Hospitality, Hotels, Spas, Resorts, Country Clubs
  • Model Homes
  • Retail
  • Facilities Management
  • Education - Childcare, K-12, Higher Education and Institutional
  • Recreation Facilities, RV Parks, Sports Arenas, Community Parks
  • Historic Preservation
  • Museum, Theater and Interactive Exhibit Planning
  • Furniture, Lighting and Product Design
  • Textile Design
  • Universal Design
  • Green Design Specialty/LEED Project Consulting

Employment Resources

  • Careers in Interior Design - resource provided by the Interior Design Associations of North America
  • Interior Design Jobs - provides one of the largest sources of employment information for professionals in the interior design industry
  • Interior Design Jobs Central - allows you to post your resume, links, or CV portfolio on the site and search jobs at different companies

Salary Information

The most effective way to gauge your potential earnings in your field is to conduct an employment search and average the wage for 6 jobs that you would be qualified for. Salary.com is a free salary calculator that provides average pay rate for professions in different geographic regions. You may also research your field using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a government resource that provides salary information as well as occupational outlook statistics.

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