Living Designer

りびんぐでざいなー

Industry & Occupation

Creative & Media

Classification

Summary

A profession that plans and designs interiors for living spaces, proposing comfortable homes suited to residents' lifestyles.

Description

Living Designers interview residents about their lifestyles and needs, and create plans including furniture arrangement, lighting plans, and selection of colors and materials. They create design drawings using CAD and 3D renderings, and realize the designs through coordination with contractors and on-site supervision. In recent years, proposals for sustainable materials and smart home technologies are also required, making knowledge and proposal skills adapted to changing times important.

Future Outlook

With the diversification of values regarding living and growing interest in sustainability, demand is expected to increase for personalized space design and eco-design. Additionally, skills in proposing IoT and smart home technologies will enhance market value.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Excellent communication skills / Has good sense / Has strong proposal skills / Sharp observational skills

Work Style

Flex / Freelance / Office work / Project contract / Remote

Career Path

Assistant Designer → Junior Designer → Senior Designer → Project Leader → Design Department Manager → Independent (Freelance)

Required Skills

Building-related regulations / CAD operation / Color and material knowledge / Interior planning / Presentation skills

Recommended Skills

3D rendering creation / English document creation / Smart home understanding / Sustainable design

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because it affects the quality and safety of the finished product.
Communication Skills Because there is a lot of negotiation and coordination with customers and contractors.
Creativity & Ideation Essential for creating new designs and proposals.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Mainly desk work in the office, with low physical demands.

Related Qualifications

  • Color Coordinator
  • First-Class Architect
  • Interior Coordinator
  • Second-Class Architect

Aliases

  • Home Stylist
  • Residential Interior Designer

Related Jobs

  • Architect
  • Furniture Designer
  • Interior Coordinator
  • Interior Designer

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