Interior Designer
Description
Interior designers plan the space and furnish the interiors of private homes, public buildings, and commercial establishments such as offices, theaters, hospitals, hotels, and restaurants. Interior designers may also plan additions and renovations to structures.
Licensing Requirements
An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professsions, to practice and use the title of certified interior designer in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at www.op.nysed.gov/interior.htm.
Licenses Issued and Active
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 29 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 262 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority
New York State Education Department
Education Building, 2nd Floor
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 140
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification
27-1025 - Interior Designers
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Additional Information
American Society of Interior Designers
608 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-6006
Phone: (202) 546-3480
National Council for Interior Design Qualification
1200 18th Street N.W., Suite 1001
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 721-0220
Fax: (202) 721-0221
E-mail: ncidq@ncidq.org