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An Interior Stylist looks after the aesthetic styling of rooms, commercial spaces or retail areas. You’ll work with clients to create an overall concept and may prepare mood boards or preliminary sketches. Interior Stylists may address issues such as space or lighting and make suggestions about colours and furniture. You’ll source products for use in the styling process such as soft furnishings, artwork or décor items.
Interior Stylists should be up to date with current styling trends and need to have excellent attention to detail. It’s important that you can communicate well with clients and be able to understand their needs. Interior Stylists need to be organised and able to work on multiple projects at one time. You should have excellent attention to detail and be able to come up with unique styling ideas.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Interior Stylist.
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Get started in interior decorating with the MSF40122 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to design colour schemes and decorate residential houses. The course covers: producing drawings to communicate ideas, 2D and 3D modelling, technical drawing, exploring the use of colour, history and theory of design, generating design solutions, and much more. There is also scope to work with interior lighting, furnishings, window coverings and merchandising displays. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get the skills you need for an exciting career in interior decorating with the MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design. This 2 year course can be completed at a number of modern design campuses with options for accelerated learning. You will be studying all facets of interior design including colour schemes, lighting, design briefs, project documentation, 2D and 3D modelling — in residential or commercial settings. Graduate with a materials and finishes board to present to prospective employers or clients..
In Australia, a full time Interior Stylist generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been strong employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 9,200 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Interior Stylist. Interior Stylists may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as an Interior Stylist interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Interior Decoration. This course looks at the use of colour, furniture and soft furnishings and shows you how to create technical drawings. You’ll also explore the theory of 2D and 3D creative design principles. A Diploma of Interior Design or a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration would also be appropriate if you wish to further your studies.
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Here are some potential career pathways within interior design. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Interior Design
Junior Interior Designer
$960 weekly pay
Bathroom Designer
$1,340 weekly pay
Colour Consultant
$1,250 weekly pay
Furniture Designer
$1,150 weekly pay
Interior Designer
Interior Stylist
Kitchen Designer
Design Coordinator
$1,530 weekly pay
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