Interior Planner
いんてりあぷらんなー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A professional who plans, designs, and coordinates interior spaces in homes and commercial facilities to achieve both functionality and aesthetics.
Description
Interior planners handle planning for interior spaces in homes, offices, stores, public facilities, etc., considering functionality, comfort, and aesthetics. They design layouts taking into account customers' lifestyles, needs, and budgets, and coordinate building materials, furniture, lighting, and color plans. They also create drawings and presentation materials using CAD and 3D perspectives, supervise construction, and coordinate with various contractors. Compliance with laws and regulations, building standards, and considerations for environment and safety are required, combining diverse elements to realize optimal spaces.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and increasing demand for renovations, interest in living spaces and welfare living environments is growing. Demand for smart interiors incorporating sustainability and IoT is also expected, so enhancing expertise will expand opportunities.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Has flexible thinking
Work Style
Freelance / Remote / Working at a design office / Working at an interior shop / Working in manufacturing
Career Path
Assistant Interior Planner → Interior Planner → Senior Interior Planner → Project Leader → Independent / Freelance
Required Skills
3D Perspective Creation / Architectural Interior Materials Knowledge / Building Standards Law Knowledge / CAD / Color Theory / Presentation Skills
Recommended Skills
Adobe Creative Suite / English Document Reading / Project Management (Schedule Management) / Trend Research
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because finishing details and dimension adjustments are important. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination and proposals with customers and contractors. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create original space designs. |
| Planning & Organization | Because overall project planning and progress management are required. |
| Problem Solving | To propose optimal spaces under constraints. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with other professions is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Architect
- Interior Coordinator
- Second-Class Architect
- Welfare Living Environment Coordinator
Aliases
- Interior Designer
- Interior Space Coordinator
- Space Planner
Related Jobs
- Architect
- Interior Coordinator
- Space Designer
- Store Designer