Design Jobs in Florida
- One of the pleasures of having a design job in Florida is enjoying your surroundings.florida sky image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
There are a number of opportunities for design jobs in Florida, depending on which sector of design you wish to pursue. Some design jobs require formal degrees, while others require only talent and dedication. Usually this is up to the discretion of the employer. Some of the main areas of design include landscape design, interior design, fashion design and graphic/web design. - Landscape design can be a profitable and enjoyable job.Palm Tree And Flowers image by Olivo from Fotolia.com
According to the website I Hire Landscaping, as of 2010, a landscape designer in Florida can make anywhere between $31,200 and $55,000. One of the enjoyable aspects of landscape design in Florida is the wide array of beautiful plants that can be used (everything from exotic flowers to palm trees). Designing landscape for a resort, for example, would require a great deal of work, but the outcome could be a lovely enhancement of the beach surroundings. To become a successful landscape designer, it is best to become well-educated in the field, preferably with a degree in landscape architecture. There are companies that hire landscape designers, or you could start your own landscape design business if you feel you have sufficient knowledge and resources. - Much of the interior design done in Florida is for vacation homes, condos and rental properties.Purple Flower Bouquet With Gathered White Curtains image by NorthEnder from Fotolia.com
Many people in Florida rent or buy vacation homes and hire interior designers to decorate them. Local restaurants, resorts and hotels also need interior designers. According to Indeed.com, an interior designer in Florida makes an average salary of $56,000 per year as of 2010. Interior design jobs are available through major companies, or you could start your own interior design business. In order to be hired through a major company, it is preferable to have a degree in interior design. - Fashion designers create beachwear for tourists and locals.Young women in summer bonnet isolated on the white background image by Vasiliy Koval from Fotolia.com
There are many areas in Florida beach towns that have outdoor shopping centers (open-air markets). If you design clothing, this would be a convenient location to sell your goods to tourists and locals alike by opening or renting a store front. These outdoor markets have many different shops, and clothing stores are always a mainstay. If you prefer something on a larger scale, you could pursue work at a fashion design firm, but you will likely need a degree in fashion design and a prepared portfolio. - Graphic designers can work for a company or as a freelancer.Design image by Design from Fotolia.com
Graphic and web design jobs are available through graphic/web design firms or more basic businesses, such as local newspapers and magazines. Such publications have a steady need for graphic designers to create their ads. According to the website A Digital Dreamer, as of 2010, the outlook for graphic design jobs is bright but competitive, with an average annual salary of $35,000. It is advisable to get a degree in graphic design, but if you are naturally talented and skilled at computer design programs, you may be able to get hired without a formal design education. One of the advantages of this sort of work is that you can do it on a freelance basis and work from home (or the beach).
