{"id":463,"date":"2015-10-14T15:49:38","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T19:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=463"},"modified":"2015-10-14T15:49:38","modified_gmt":"2015-10-14T19:49:38","slug":"interior-decorator-certificate-design-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019re Certified! \u2026Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"It\u2019s official- you\u2019re a certified interior decorator! You\u2019ve learned theories and techniques, practiced in your own space, and you\u2019re ready to start your professional career!\n\n\u2026Now what?\n\nMany beginner interior decorators feel apprehensive about how to spark their career once they\u2019re finished training. How can you start building a client base? What steps should you take in your first year?\n\nTurning your training into practical work experience doesn\u2019t happen overnight. Here are 7 steps you can take to get the ball rolling!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#1_Start_networking\" >1. Start networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#2_Become_a_brand_rep\" >2. Become a brand rep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#3_Become_an_assistant\" >3. Become an assistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#4_Volunteer_work\" >4. Volunteer work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#5_Keep_applying\" >5. Keep applying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#6_Build_your_brand\" >6. Build your brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#7_Offer_lessons_workshops_or_parties\" >7. Offer lessons, workshops, or parties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#Keep_it_up\" >Keep it up!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/interior-decorator-certificate-design-career\/#How_are_you_planning_on_starting_your_career_in_design_Let_us_know_in_a_comment\" >How are you planning on starting your career in design? Let us know in a comment!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_networking\"><\/span>1. Start networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nInteracting with other design professionals, or even just d\u00e9cor enthusiasts, will do wonders for getting your name out there. The professionals who trained you might connect you with job opportunities. Fellow designers might know of clients they can\u2019t take but whom they\u2019d be willing to refer you to.\n\nNetwork online in forums and on social networks, interact with other interior decorators at conventions, or seek out other professionals who might need interior decorating services, like real estate agents.\n\n<i><b>Pro tip:<\/b> While the Internet is a great way to make new contacts, nothing beats a face-to-face interaction! Don\u2019t rely solely on Facebook. Take the time to meet key influencers in person!<\/i>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-468\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Design-Blog-Certified-Interior-Decorator-Start-Networking-with-Professionals.jpg\" alt=\"Interior Decorator Certificate and Networking with Professionals in your interior decorating career\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Become_a_brand_rep\"><\/span>2. Become a brand rep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nSome qualified decorators look at becoming a representative for a brand as being a step down from working their independent contracts. Many interior decorators prefer to concentrate on freelance decorating that could lead to establishing their own business, or to working with design companies. In reality, becoming a brand rep can support these other jobs.\n\nEspecially during your first year in the industry, representing and selling a particular decorative brand can be both an educational and a networking opportunity. By selling d\u00e9cor as well as designing interior spaces, you\u2019ll secure yourself a secondary source of income, either between or during other contracts.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Become_an_assistant\"><\/span>3. Become an assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThere\u2019s no shame in starting at the bottom of the corporate ladder when starting out in a new industry. Shadowing a more experienced interior decorator is an amazing opportunity to refine your skills and learn through hands-on work. That decorator\u2019s clients might even recommend you to others if they like what you do!\n\nShadowing someone with more experience lets you see what successful designers do right and how they handle it when things go wrong. Assistantships are a great transition between your training and your professional career. They\u2019ll prepare you for making your own way in the industry.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-470\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Design-Blog-Youre-certified-now-what-become-an-assistant.jpg\" alt=\"interior decorator certificate and how to become an interior decorator online courses\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Volunteer_work\"><\/span>4. Volunteer work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nJust because you\u2019re a beginner doesn\u2019t mean you should give your services away for free. Doing too much work for no pay devalues your skills. Potential clients might think that you work for free because you\u2019re not very good. In your first year, however, certain volunteer work can be beneficial. Volunteering is a great opportunity to practice while you network. Contact local retirement homes, new small businesses, or charitable foundations and donate your time in exchange for experience and a chance to help people.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Keep_applying\"><\/span>5. Keep applying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nDuring their first year in the industry, many interior decorators struggle with inconsistency between contracts and jobs. Don\u2019t let this discourage you from taking temporary contracts or applying for jobs with design companies.\n\nNot hearing back from potential employers is no reason to stop distributing your portfolio and resume. Think about it this way: the more resumes you submit, the more potential clients or employers will be introduced to your name. In the time it takes for one of them to call you, submit more applications, work small contracts, take volunteer opportunities, or shadow more experienced professionals.\n\nThe things you do between big contracts keep you in practice, teach you new things, and build your resume. It also looks more impressive to potential clients and employers if you\u2019re active between jobs, rather than disappearing from the industry.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Build_your_brand\"><\/span>6. Build your brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nOne of the smartest things a beginner interior decorator can do in their first year is build their brand and establish a solid presence online and in their local industry.\n\nWhen you\u2019re not volunteering or assisting, work on building a quality website, starting a blog, and creating a professional portfolio. The stronger your branding platforms are, the more easily potential clients and employers can see the quality of your work, making them more likely to hire you.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-472\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Design-Blog-Certified-Interior-Decorator-Build-your-brand.jpg\" alt=\"Interir decorator dertificate and starting interior decorating business with online decorating courses\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Offer_lessons_workshops_or_parties\"><\/span>7. Offer lessons, workshops, or parties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIf you find that you have space between work opportunities, do something about it! Try not to sit back and wait until something falls into your lap. Interior decorating is one of the few industries where professionals can create work for themselves.\n\nBetween jobs, tell your friends and past clients that you\u2019re available for things like instructional workshops and d\u00e9cor parties where guests learn about decorating techniques and have the chance to purchase decorative pieces. Even one-time jobs like these support your resume, and they also show potential clients and employers that you\u2019re pro-active about your career.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_it_up\"><\/span>Keep it up!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nYour first year working as a professional interior decorator might be a challenge, but there are ways to help yourself. Don\u2019t let feelings of uncertainty stop you from taking steps towards an active career and a solid client base. New decorators who show initiative and drive during their first year in the industry will spark a successful career for themselves.\n<h2 align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_you_planning_on_starting_your_career_in_design_Let_us_know_in_a_comment\"><\/span><i>How are you planning on starting your career in design? Let us know in a comment!<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You&#8217;ve learned all the theories and techniques, and is now a certified interior decorator. It&#8217;s time to start your career! 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