Decorator
Plan and advise on the decorative schemes of interiors.
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- What's it like to be a Decorator?
- How to become a Decorator
- Latest Decorator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Decorators
- Is Decorator the right role for you?
- Decorator role reviews
What's it like to be a Decorator?
Decorators plan the interior decorative schemes of residential and commercial buildings. They work with clients to advise on colours, furnishings, artwork and finishings.
Tasks and duties
- Meet with clients to discuss requirements.
- Present ideas for colour schemes and palettes.
- Provide advice to clients.
- Prepare samples, drawings and floor plans.
- Work with architects, tradespeople, interior designers and retail salespeople.
- Shop for soft furnishings, paint, wallpaper, homewares and antiques.
- Manage administrative tasks, such as project tracking or invoicing.
How to become a Decorator
You don’t need formal qualifications to work as a Decorator, but there are courses that may help you develop your technical skills.
- Consider undertaking a Certificate IV in Interior Decoration (MSF40118) through a registered training provider. This course will prepare you to advise clients on the finishing of interior spaces.
- You could also complete a Bachelor of Design at university. You’ll need to have completed year 12 (or apply for flexible entry) and it will help for you to have a portfolio to submit as part of your enrolment.
- It may be helpful for you to join the Design Institute of Australia to keep up with industry news and trends
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Decorator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Decoration
Sanding
Construction Induction White Card
Drivers Licence
Commercial Painting
Neat Personal Presentation
Surface Preparation
Punctual
EWP Licence
Quality Workmanship
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Latest Decorator reviews
Mar 2021
Painting & DeDecorating is a tough job but the finish you get if done correctly is very satisfying
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate 111 in Painting and Decorating
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationPainting & Decorating
The good thingsKnowing how to prepare the job so you get a decent finish that will last as per suppliers recommendations and the job looks good as you walk away.
It is not an easy job you have to have the passion to...
The challengesThey have to be willing to put in the hard labour to do the job right
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Mar 2021
Painter and decorators shine, but it’s a trade less appreciated
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Painting and Decorating
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
The good thingsThere are benefits including:
- satisfaction in seeing a job from start to finish.
- there can be great variety of work provided or one can specialise in a certain field.
- it is a licensed trade, an...
The challengesThe are the following challenges:
- as a finishing trade, many builders or other contractors will leave damage with the idea that ‘the painter will fix it’ - often assuming this will be without cost
...
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