Interior Design
About the Major
An Interior Design major prepares you for a career working with clients to develop a design for their home or work environment. Students study fundamentals, theory, process, communication, research, and technology to identify and solve problems related to people and their use of interior space.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Account Coordinator | Parameters | Minneapolis, MN |
| Associate Designer | O'hara Interiors | Golden Valley, MN |
| Design Assistant | Charles Cudd | Plymouth, MN |
| Director | Jalandhar Construction Company | Punjab, India |
| Interior Design Intern | InUnison Design | Minneapolis, MN |
| Interior Design Intern | iSpace Environments | Minneapolis, MN |
| Interior Design Intern | NELSON Worldwide | Minneapolis, MN |
| Interior Design Intern | Two Point Zero | New York, NY |
| Interior Designer | Commercial Furniture Services | St. Louis Park, MN |
| Interior Designer | Degen & Degen Architecture and Interior Design | Seattle, WA |
| Interior Designer | ESG Architecture & Design | Minneapolis, MN |
| Interior Designer | LA-Z-Boy | Charleston, SC |
| Interior Designer | Nordon Business Environments | Appleton, WI |
| Interior Designer | RSP Architects | Rochester, MN |
| Interior Designer 1 | BKV Group | Minneapolis, MN |
| Interior Designer 1 | Perkins & Will | Minneapolis, MN |
| Junior Designer | Randolph Interior Design | Long Lake, MN |
| Junior Designer | Randolph Interior Design | Long Lake, MN |
| Junior Designer | Shea Design | Minneapolis, MN |
| Showroom Sales Assistant | F. Schumacher & Co. | Minneapolis, MN |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Architecture | University of Colorado |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Associate Designer and Project Manager | Martha Dayton Design |
| Designer | Alchemy Architects |
| Designer | Officeworks |
| Designer | White Crane Design |
| Interior Design Assistant | JJ Designs |
| Interior Designer | CNH Architects |
| Interior Designer | Collage architects |
| Interior Designer | Form4 Architecture |
| Interior Designer | Momentum Design Group |
| Interior Designer | Momentum Design Group |
| Interior Designer & Project Manager | Tiffany Hanken Interior Design |
| Lead Interior Designer | Kitchen, Baths, and More |
| Lighting Designer | Hoiland Studios |
| Project Coordinator | R.E. Purvis and Associates |
| Project Designer | Parameters |
| Sales Manager | Alpha Omega Promos |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Associate, Interior Designer | LSE Architects |
| Designer | Markraft Cabinets |
| Director of Interior Design & Experience | FMYH Studio |
| Founder and Principal | Bitsii Creative |
| Interior Designer | Anna Gorres Interior Design |
| Interior Designer | BWBR |
| Interior Designer & Project Manager | Kari Campbell Interiors |
| Manager | Walden University |
| Market Development Executive | MillerKnoll |
| Planner | City of University City, Missouri |
| Project Manager | Detail Homes |
| Regional Account Manager | LBI BOYD |
| Senior Designer | Sasha Adler |
| Senior Interior Designer | ESG |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- CAD Technician
- Design Assistant
- Facilities Planner
- Interior Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Project Manager
- Sales Representative
Top Employers
- BKV Group
- Cuningham Group
- ESG Architecture & Design
- InUnison Design
- Leo A Daly Company
- Metropolis Design Group
- Nelson Worldwide
- Perkins & Will
- Prevlov
- Randolph Interior Design
- RSP Architects
- Ryan Companies
- Shea Design
- Studio BV
- Studio M Interiors
Types of Employers
- Architecture firms
- Commercial design firms
- Furniture companies
- Lighting companies
- Residential design firms
- Retail companies
Meet Your Career Consultant
Brian (he/him) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: interior, design, lighting, environment, residential
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Study Abroad Information for Interior Design