Applied Arts – Assistant In Decoration

3rd year: Applied Arts

In 4th year: Assistant in Decoration

Profession

Decoration assistants design and carry out the layout and decoration of a space in accordance with the customer’s specifications. The space may be permanent, such as a private residence, an office or a shop, or temporary, such as a shop window, a decor, etc. They work under the direction of a project manager.

With a good knowledge of decorative styles, he/she modulates colours and light to achieve the desired effect. They draw freehand sketches and produce layout plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. He/she creates or selects the structures, volumes, materials, lighting, colours and other elements required for the project.

The job involves working both in a design office and on site. It requires close collaboration with the professionals involved in design (architects, draughtsmen, model makers, etc.) and construction (site managers, workers, etc.).

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Activities

• Managing a decorating project file
• Making sketches, plans and computer-aided drawings (CAD)
• Reading construction and fitting-out plans
• Carry out a residential interior decoration project
• Carry out a commercial space development project
• Solve problems related to lighting and colours
• Design decorative elements and apply dressing techniques
• Carry out a window or interior display project