Sector
Construction
Keyword

Decorator

Set Designer

Interior Designer

Minimum Bachelor of Architecture

Will be updated

The tasks a Decorator is expected to perform include:

Creating artistic and ornamental designs in colour for interior and exterior decorations

Creating original designs to satisfy clients requirements and taste, etc. showing style, shape, size and other characteristics or products

Arranging decorative material, furniture, wares, products, etc. in an artistic manner

Proficiency in displaying and arranging wares, products, furniture, etc. in an attractive manner

Knowledge of creating original designs to satisfy clients requirements and taste, etc. showing style, shape, size and other characteristics or products

Well-versed with arranging decorative material, furniture, wares, products, etc. in an artistic manner

Proficiency in making sketches and diagrams or designs, keeping in mind the purpose, cost and preferences of client

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Knowledge of setting and decorating stages

Creative mind

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Good listening skills

Result oriented

It needs one to be on their toes

May need to handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company

Being self-employed is an option. In that case, working hours and days are flexible

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
Maybe

The job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards include backache, fatigue, etc.

For freshers - INR 23,000 to INR 25,000 per month

For candidates with 2-5 years of experience or more - INR 40,000 to INR 45,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Current and Future Growth of Construction Sector in India

In 2012-13, the market value of the construction industry was estimated at 7,674 billion. The sector grew at a CAGR of 9.42% between 2003-04 and 2012-13. The sector has multiple linkages with other sectors and has a strong multiplier effect on the economy. Indirectly, the sector generates 5 times higher value for the other sectors.

It is highly unorganized and employs most labourers, second only to the agriculture sector.

Construction sector is the 2nd largest employer in the country. The sector is also the largest contributor to central exchequer. The market value of construction sector in India is projected to expand up to 11,954 billion by 2017. In the recent years increasing infrastructure spending by the government has made this sector highly attractive among foreign investors. Sector witnessed cumulative foreign direct investments to the tune of 40,399 million from 2000 till 2013 of which 91% was in real estate development.

Labour in construction sector is highly migratory and largely unskilled. The sector creates more than 45 million jobs either directly or indirectly among various classes of individuals in the country which is primarily driven by increase in demand for residential real estate and rising infrastructure expenditure.

The sector currently employs over 45 million employees and is slated to employ more than 76 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of around 31 million jobs in the 9 year period. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Decorator.

Self-employed

Architecture firms across India

Construction companies across India

Towns and cities across India