• Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and set project schedules;• Understand clients' needs and the needs of the people using the building to develop design concepts and establish final briefs;• Consider materials and costs according to set budgets and negotiate project fees;• Conduct feasibility studies for projects;• Research and gather information and photographs relating to the project;• Produce 'sample' or 'mood' boards to present to clients;• Source products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and provide samples for clients;• Prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software;• Survey buildings;• Work in a team with other designers;• Supervise work at the design stage and on-site;• Work closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on larger projects, with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors;• Identify new business and sell services to potential clients;• Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry.

• Undertake design project from concept to completion• Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”• Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans• Set costs and project fees according to budget• Research and decide on materials and products sourcing• Produce “sample” and “mood products”• Supervise work progress• Work closely with designers, decorators, architects and constructors• Research and follow industry changes, evolution's and best practice