Interior Design

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Junior Interior Designer

A Junior Interior Designer collaborates with clients to create concepts, prepares sketches, mood boards, sources decor, and communicates with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Advanced

Interior Designer

An Interior Designer develops concepts for indoor spaces by collaborating with clients, considering aesthetics, trends, and budgets.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Interior Stylist

An Interior Stylist enhances the aesthetic of spaces by creating concepts, sourcing decor, and communicating client needs while staying current with trends.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Colour Consultant

A Colour Consultant advises on colour choices for decor, requiring creativity, attention to detail, and strong client communication skills.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Kitchen Designer

A Kitchen Designer creates kitchen layouts, takes measurements, sources materials, and collaborates with builders, requiring creativity, organisation, and stakeholder communication.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Bathroom Designer

A Bathroom Designer creates layouts, sources materials, and liaises with clients and builders, requiring creativity, attention to detail, and knowledge of bathroom trends.

Avg yearly income $90,480
Skill level Advanced

Interior Design Consultant

Interior Design Consultants create and decorate indoor spaces for residential and commercial clients, using design software and collaborating with tradespeople.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Commercial Interior Designer

A Commercial Interior Designer creates and develops interior spaces for businesses, requiring design skills, project management, and industry knowledge.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Property Stylist

Property Stylists enhance residential properties' appeal by arranging decor and furniture to attract potential buyers or renters.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Design Consultant

A Design Consultant works with clients to create functional and appealing designs, developing concepts and overseeing project implementation.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Design Coordinator

A Design Coordinator manages design concepts for interiors and exteriors, liaising with clients, creating plans, and focusing on trends and styling.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Advanced

Interior Architect

An Interior Architect designs and optimises interior spaces for functionality and aesthetics, collaborating with clients and teams to meet project needs.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Furniture Designer

A Furniture Designer creates plans and prototypes for furniture, customising designs to meet client needs while considering trends and materials.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in interior design

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Professional Certificate of Competency in Substation Design (Control, Protection and Facility Planning)
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Process Control Engineer Electrical Project Manager
Grid Engineer Electrical Engineer Asset Manager Design Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Engineer Process Control Engineer Electrical Project Manager Grid Engineer Electrical Engineer Asset Manager Design Consultant + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BIM Manager Architectural Technologist Construction Project Manager
Facilities Manager Design Coordinator Architectural Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BIM Manager Architectural Technologist Construction Project Manager Facilities Manager Design Coordinator Architectural Technician + 3 more
MSF50222

Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 28 months
$0 - $35,432
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Interior Designer Interior Designer Interior Stylist
Colour Consultant Design Coordinator Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer Interior Architect Exhibition Designer Property Stylist
+ 9 more
CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,852
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Art Director Graphic Designer
Visual Designer UI Designer Creative Designer Signwriter Screen Printer Online Content Creator Multimedia Artist 2D Designer Motion Designer Publishing Coordinator Design Coordinator UX Developer Exhibition Designer Packaging Designer
+ 14 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant Illustrator Design Assistant Brand Designer Wedding Photographer Dance Teacher Assistant Colour Consultant Art Gallery Assistant Textile Designer Art Consultant Games Animator Technical Artist Set Designer Fine Artist Ceramic Artist
+ 15 more
MSF40122

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,376
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Interior Designer Interior Designer Interior Stylist
Colour Consultant Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Upholsterer Curtain Maker Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer Property Stylist Design Consultant
+ 9 more
MSF60122

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $31,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer
Interior Architect
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Interior Architect + 1 more

Bachelor of Industrial Design
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $78,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Designer Exhibition Designer Furniture Designer
Industrial Designer Packaging Designer Product Designer Apprentice Industrial Designer Product Development Engineer Product Design Engineer
+ 6 more

Master of Architecture
Blended, On Campus
16 - 42 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect
Architectural Designer Interior Architect Facade Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect BIM Manager Project Architect Architectural Designer Interior Architect Facade Engineer + 3 more

Bachelor of Design
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Design Manager Industrial Designer
Product Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Set Designer Ceramic Artist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Design Manager Industrial Designer Product Designer Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Set Designer Ceramic Artist + 5 more

Bachelor of Design (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Furniture Designer Product Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Designer Furniture Designer Product Designer

Master of Urban Design
On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$17,448 - $83,049
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Design Manager Urban Planner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Design Manager Urban Planner

Master of Design
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $58,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Designer Creative Technologist Design Consultant
Creative Director
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Designer Creative Technologist Design Consultant Creative Director + 1 more

Master of Interaction Design
On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $17,896
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interaction Designer Creative Technologist UI Designer
Design Manager UX Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interaction Designer Creative Technologist UI Designer Design Manager UX Designer + 2 more

Graduate Certificate of Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$12,500 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant Art Director Design Strategist
UX Designer Design Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant Art Director Design Strategist UX Designer Design Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$28,200 - $123,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Illustrator Information Designer
Motion Graphics Designer Interior Stylist Colour Consultant Magazine Stylist Production Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Illustrator Information Designer Motion Graphics Designer Interior Stylist Colour Consultant Magazine Stylist Production Designer + 5 more

Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Interaction Designer Visual Communication Designer
Interior Stylist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Interaction Designer Visual Communication Designer Interior Stylist + 1 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $42,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fine Artist Sculptor Theatre Director
Colour Consultant Design Teacher Craftsperson Art Dealer Art Teacher Gallery Curator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fine Artist Sculptor Theatre Director Colour Consultant Design Teacher Craftsperson Art Dealer Art Teacher Gallery Curator + 6 more

Associate Degree in Design (Furniture)
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Furniture Designer

Associate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design
On Campus
24 months
$32,646
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer
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