Interior Design Resume Examples and Resume Writing Tips

Here are some of the more common jobs that can benefit from a solid interior design resume:

• Interior designer
• Spatial designer
• Exhibition designer
• Production designer (e.g., for theater or film)
• Visual merchandiser
• Showroom designer or merchandiser

When a hiring manager considers your interior design resume, they will be looking for certain skills and experience above others. The resume structure outlined below is for job seekers who have less experience (also known as a functional resume format). If you have ample work experience, you should place your work history section above your skills section.

 

 

The skills section should be a summary of all the skills that make you suited for the role you are applying for. Whether you are applying for an entry-level role or a position in senior management, there are certain skills that will be desirable. The most commonly listed skills on an interior design resume are:

• InDesign 
• Sketchup 
• Space planning
• Problem-solving
• AutoCAD
• Revit 
• Adobe Photoshop 
• Project management
• Autodesk 
• Commercial client relations
• Developing design concepts
• Creating design plans
• Interpersonal skills
• Managing a design team
• FF&E
• Graphic design
• Interior design skills
• Producing renderings
• Microsoft proficiency
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Illustration

Notice that this list contains soft skills (intangible abilities such as teamwork and time management) and hard skills (specific knowledge learned through training) that are required for decorator, interior designer or design creative work. Take the time to read the job description you are applying for to identify which skills the design firm in question wants most and prioritize them when creating your skills section.

 

 

List your job titles in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent, and go back 10 years at most. When discussing your employment history, specify projects that were particularly successful or challenging. Internships should be listed in a separate section.

 

 

Your education section will be minimally important once you have a robust work experience section, but if you are a recent graduate, it can really help you to catch a recruiter’s eye. If you have a bachelor’s degree in interior design, list it here, along with any relevant coursework or academic projects.

 

 

Awards and notable achievements are fantastic additions to any interior design resume. If you can, list two or three notable achievements, recognitions or awards, giving some details about the achievement. For example, don’t simply say, “Jane Drew Award (2013),” but instead list it as “Recipient of Jane Drew Award for Architecture (2013)” and note which project in particular won you the award.

 

 

If you have any interior design certifications or qualifications beyond a college degree (such as the NCIDQ certification) you should list them here.

If you want to take your resume to the next level, it is a good idea to consider resume samples that are relevant to your field of work. The ResumeHelp resume directory has a range of interior designer resume samples you can consider:

• Interior Designer Resume Example
• Senior Interior Designer Resume Example
• Set and Exhibit Designer Resume Example

As well as analyzing these example resumes, there are some basic resume writing tips you can make use of.

When it comes to writing your own interior design resume, here’s six tips for writing the best resume possible. They are:

1. 1. Use professional sans serif fonts (e.g., Arial).
2. 2. Be concise and clear – use punchy phrases and bullet points instead of lengthy sentences.
3. 3. Don’t list irrelevant hard or soft skills – always check the job description to make sure you’re focusing on the right skills.
4. 4. List internships and volunteer work when they are relevant.
5. 5. Ensure your page margin sizes are between 0.5 and one inch.
6. 6. Proofread twice before submitting your resume.

These simple resume tips will ensure that no small details undermine all your hard work. If you want to make the process of creating your resume even more efficient, use ResumeHelp’s resume builder for step-by-step guidance that results in a professional, polished resume.