Interior Designers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 16 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 11.4% of the role's time · $552M
Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 10.1% of the role's time · $489M
Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 9.1% of the role's time · $441M
Advise client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.9% of the role's time · $429M
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $348M · waiting on a check
Select or design, and purchase furnishings, art work, and accessories.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.9% of the role's time · $336M
Render design ideas in form of paste-ups or drawings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.9% of the role's time · $332M · waiting on a check
Research health and safety code requirements to inform design.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.4% of the role's time · $311M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Review and detail shop drawings for construction plans.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $266M
Design spaces to be environmentally friendly, using sustainable, recycled materials when feasible.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $264M
Formulate environmental plan to be practical, esthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity or selling merchandise.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $244M
Research and explore the use of new materials, technologies, and products to incorporate into designs.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $212M · waiting on a check
Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to client for approval.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $206M · waiting on a check
Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $197M
Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $186M
Plan and design interior environments for boats, planes, buses, trains, and other enclosed spaces.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $25.6M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Design Services | 29,610 | $2.1B | $0 | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 13,230 | $1.1B | $0 | $0 |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | 7250 | $444M | $0 | $0 |
| Residential Building Construction | 4030 | $260M | $0 | $0 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | 2990 | $217M | $0 | $0 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 2790 | $142M | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1590 | $138M | $0 | $0 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 1140 | $77.2M | $0 | $0 |
| Real Estate | 690 | $48.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | 750 | $47.7M | $0 | $0 |