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Interior designers also work as managers in design industry businesses. An individual might be the design director with an interior design or architectural office, supervising a design staff. She might be the manager of the design staff in a furniture store, or the manager of a specialty store. She might have a management position as a project manager for a construction company or development company. These are only a few examples of management positions.

The person who is considering management positions in interior design will be required to have extensive experience in one or more specialty areas of interior design. A business background based on experience in the profession, along with educational background in management, is also helpful—if not required—for these positions.

Managers supervise the design staff, assign the work in the office, prepare reports to ownership, and meet with clients. Design office managers are often involved in marketing to obtain new clients. Depending on the size of the firm and design staff, the manager may find it necessary to limit his or her personal design involvement in projects. The larger the firm is, the more the manager will need to attend to various administrative activities rather than being involved in creative work.