• 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;
• Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry.