There are ample number of career roles available for M.Arch students. The M.Arch is basically done by B.Arch students for having better understanding of the subject. The article tries to explore some of the important job roles available after the completion of M.Arch.
Let’s discuss them in detail
Interior and Spatial Designer
As an interior and spatial designer, one is responsible to design or renovate the internal spaces with architectural knowledge and creativity.
Role of the Interior and Spatial Designer
Interior and spatial designers are involved in design or renovate internal spaces, that includes structural alterations, furnishings, fixtures and fittings, lightning and colour schemes.
Responsibilities of an interior and Spatial Designer
As an interior and spatial designer, one is needed to:
- Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about the potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with clients and brief and set schedules
- Understand clients needs and the needs of people using the building to develop design concepts and establish final briefs
- Consider materials and costs according to budgets and negotiate project fees
- Conduct feasibility studies for projects
- Research and gather information and photographs relating to the projects
- Produce ‘sample’ of mood boards to present to clients
- Source products e.g. fittings, furniture, lightning, finishes, decoration and dressing and provide detailed samples for clients
- Prepare detailed working drawings, design, Plans, models and schemes often using CAD
- Survey buildings
- Work in a team with other designers
- Supervise work at the design stage and on site
- Work closely with quantity, with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of spaces and with manufacturing and contractors
- Identify new business and sell services to potential clients
- Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry
Earning Potential
The fresh M.Arch students will be earning around 5 lakhs to 9 lakhs per annum. The experienced professionals will be earning around 7 lakhs to 12 lakhs per annum. The salary depends upon the location and recruiter.
