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Interior Designer Career: Salary, Skills & the Business of Design

February 25, 2025·34m

Interior Designer Your home isn’t just where you sleep—it’s where life happens. So who helps turn four walls into a reflection of you? Meet Brian Leighton, an interior designer with over a decade in the business of making spaces feel like home. In this episode, Brian shares what it’s really like to have a job that blends creativity, logistics, and a whole lot of people skills. From managing vendors and contractors to translating a client’s Pinterest dreams into real life, he dishes out career insights on what it takes to thrive in this fast-paced, detail-obsessed industry. Thinking about a career in design? Or curious what it’s like to run your own business in the creative field? Brian’s journey offers smart tips, straight talk, and a look at how interior design is as much about trust and communication as it is about throw pillows. Tune in! Resources Brian's website - New School of Architecture & Design - How to Become an Interior Designer New York School of Interior Design - What is Interior Design?