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Design Coordinator

A Design Coordinator manages design concepts for interiors and exteriors, liaising with clients, creating plans, and focusing on trends and styling.

How do I become a design coordinator

Get qualified to work as a design coordinator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Design Coordinator generally earns $1,680 per week ($87,360 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry is likely to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 19,500 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Design Coordinator. Design Coordinators may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Diploma of Interior Design is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Design Coordinator. This course will give you the skills to work in interior design in a residential or commercial setting. You’ll cover topics including colour schemes, lighting, design briefs, project documentation and 2D and 3D modelling.

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Further reading

How to become an interior designer in Australia

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How to start a Career in Human-Centred Design

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Design Coordinator careers

A Design Coordinator oversees the creation of looks for interior and exterior environments. You might work on large projects or smaller designs. Design Coordinators liaise with clients to determine their needs and come up with concept plans and drawings. You might consider aspects of design such as lighting, colours, flooring and styling.

Design Coordinators should have good time management skills and be able to work on several projects at one time. It’s important that you are creative and have a strong understanding of design concepts. Design Coordinators must be up to date with current trends and be able to understand the individual needs of their clients.