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A Junior Interior Designer collaborates with clients to create concepts, prepares sketches, mood boards, sources decor, and communicates with stakeholders.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Junior Interior Designer?

Get qualified to work as a Junior Interior Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Junior Interior Designer generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 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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The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 9,200 people working in interior design in Australia and many of them are employed as a Junior Interior Designer. Junior Interior Designers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re thinking of becoming a Junior Interior Designer, start by enrolling in a Certificate IV in Interior Decoration. This course looks at 2D and 3D creative design principles and technical drawings. You’ll also explore the use of colour, furniture and soft furnishings. You could also consider a Diploma of Interior Design or a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.

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Junior Interior Designer careers

A Junior Interior Designer assists with the styling of homes, businesses and retail spaces. You’ll work with clients to discuss ideas and come up with design concepts. Junior Interior Designers may prepare sketches or mood boards and liaise with builders and tradespeople. You might suggest ideas for colours and lighting and source decorative items such as furniture, soft furnishings and décor products.

Junior Interior Designers should have excellent communication skills. You’ll need to liaise with clients, colleagues and tradespeople so it’s important you can understand their needs and discuss ideas. You should be familiar with current trends and be able to come up with your own creative ideas. Junior Interior Designers should be good at solving problems and able to work with a budget.

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