{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:07.796Z","occupation":{"soc":"27-1025.00","title":"Interior Designers","group":"Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers interior design practice across residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional sectors, from entry-level drafting and code research through autonomous project leadership, client strategy, and firm-wide creative and operational direction.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["CAD software basics — produce simple floor plan drawings under direct supervision in a studio or firm setting.","ADA compliance requirements — identify and apply fundamental accessibility standards to entry-level residential or commercial design layouts.","Health and safety code research — locate and summarize applicable building codes using firm reference materials with guidance from a senior designer.","Client intake information — gather data on budget, architectural preferences, and functional needs during structured client meetings with supervisor support.","Space planning fundamentals — apply standard furniture layout principles to small interior environments under direct mentorship.","Construction documents — review and interpret shop drawings and basic construction details with direction from a licensed interior designer.","Color coordination principles — select and present limited color palettes using established firm standards for residential or light commercial projects.","Professional coordination — communicate routine project updates to contractors or tradespeople using firm-approved email and project management software.","Site observation — accompany senior designers on construction site visits and document observed conditions against approved design plans.","Presentation software tools — assemble basic design concept boards and client presentations using desktop publishing and graphics software under supervision."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["CAD construction documents — draft and revise full sets of construction drawings with reduced oversight for mid-scale commercial or residential interiors projects.","ADA and safety compliance — integrate accessibility and health and safety code requirements independently into design plans for standard project types.","Client consultation — lead structured client meetings to determine space planning needs, functional goals, and budget parameters for routine project scopes.","Design advisory service — advise clients on layout, furnishing selection, equipment placement, and color coordination with confidence across familiar project categories.","Multi-discipline coordination — coordinate routine design decisions with architects, engineers, and contractors using project management software to keep work on schedule.","Shop drawing review — review and mark up contractor shop drawings against approved construction documents, escalating discrepancies to senior staff as needed.","Code research and application — independently research local jurisdiction health, safety, and building code requirements and apply findings to active project documentation.","Site inspection — conduct periodic construction site visits, assess work-in-progress against design intent, and prepare written inspection reports for project records.","Spreadsheet and budget tracking — monitor project budgets and procurement schedules using spreadsheet software, flagging variances to project leads.","Written project communication — compose clear specification narratives, meeting minutes, and client correspondence using professional writing standards."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full-scope construction documentation — autonomously produce and quality-control complete CAD drawing packages for complex commercial, hospitality, or institutional interiors.","Complex ADA and regulatory compliance — navigate overlapping federal, state, and local codes to produce design solutions that are safe, compliant, and aesthetically resolved.","Advanced client engagement — lead multi-session discovery and design development processes with diverse clients, reconciling competing priorities through active listening and persuasion.","Integrated space planning — develop comprehensive space plans and programming documents for large or multi-phase projects, resolving non-routine functional and circulation challenges.","Cross-professional project leadership — independently coordinate interior design scope with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and general contractors throughout all project phases.","Design problem solving — apply critical thinking and originality to resolve complex design constraints, including budget overruns, site conditions, and late-stage client changes.","Shop drawing and submittal management — manage the full submittal review cycle, maintaining logs and ensuring contractor compliance with design intent across all finish and furniture packages.","Construction administration — lead site observation visits, issue field directives, and verify final installations meet approved drawings and specifications without senior oversight.","Technology integration — leverage CAD, graphics, video creation, and presentation software strategically to communicate complex design concepts persuasively to clients and stakeholders.","Time and project management — independently manage multiple concurrent project timelines, negotiating deadlines with clients and vendors to deliver on schedule and within scope."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Firm-wide design standards — establish and enforce CAD, documentation, and specification protocols that elevate quality and consistency across all projects in the organization.","Regulatory strategy leadership — guide the firm's approach to evolving ADA, safety, and sustainability code compliance, embedding best practices into studio-wide workflows.","Client relationship stewardship — cultivate long-term client partnerships at the executive and ownership level, translating high-level organizational goals into transformative interior environments.","Design vision and innovation — set the creative direction for signature projects, modeling originality and fluency of ideas that differentiate the firm in competitive markets.","Organizational coordination leadership — lead multi-firm project teams spanning architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, resolving high-stakes conflicts and driving integrated delivery.","Mentorship and talent development — coach emerging and developing designers through structured feedback, project assignment, and formal training programs within the firm.","Business development and persuasion — lead proposals, presentations, and negotiations with prospective clients and developer partners to secure major contracts for the firm.","Operational and financial oversight — oversee project portfolio budgets, resource allocation, and profitability metrics using operations analysis and management judgment at a studio or firm scale.","Industry and knowledge leadership — contribute to professional associations, publish thought leadership, and represent the firm at industry forums to advance interior design practice standards.","Strategic technology adoption — evaluate, select, and champion new design and project management technologies, directing firm-wide implementation to improve efficiency and client outcomes."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}