Design Consultant

A Design Consultant collaborates with clients to create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs for various projects. You might work in interior design, product design, or graphic design. Design Consultants focus on understanding client needs, developing design concepts, and ensuring that projects meet quality standards and client expectations. You’ll create detailed plans, provide recommendations, and oversee the implementation of design solutions.

Design Consultants play a crucial role in translating client visions into reality. You’ll need to be creative and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills to effectively discuss ideas with clients and team members. Your ability to balance aesthetics with practicality will be key to delivering successful design outcomes.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a design consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP50921

Diploma of Building Design

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 27 months
$0 - $24,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM60222

Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design

On Campus
24 months
$26,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC42421

Certificate IV in Landscape Design

On Campus
18 months
$8,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Design

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $58,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $65,292
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Design (Interior Architecture)

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22622VIC

Diploma of Product Design

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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