How do I become a furniture designer?
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MSF60122
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $31,990
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
CUA40720
Certificate IV in Design (Product Design)
On Campus
12 months
$3,489
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
North Metropolitan TAFE
Bachelor of Industrial Design
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $78,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
MSF40222
Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
On Campus
8 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Design (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $24,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $65,292
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Associate Degree in Design (Furniture)
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
RMIT University
Master of Design (Interior Architecture)
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
University of South Australia
22622VIC
Diploma of Product Design
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
RMIT University
Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture)
On Campus
3 years
$24,060
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Common questions
How much does a Furniture Designer earn?
In Australia, a full time Furniture Designer generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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What are the job opportunities for a Furniture Designer?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 3,400 people employed in this field in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Furniture Designer. Furniture Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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How do I become a Furniture Designer?
If a career as a Furniture Designer interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology. This course covers a range of topics including furniture styles and movements, selecting furniture materials, 2D and 3D modelling, creating design briefs, feasibility and prototypes and designing furniture for mass production.
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30th May 2022
