I have a BA in a humanities subject and then did an Associates (I live in Israel, technically my degree is in "practical engineering" but de-facto it translates into "CAD monkey"/ lowest-on-totem-pole) in Architecture and Interior Design. So far, however, both the degree and my first job (1.5 years) has focused more on drafting, construction coordination, and office management than interior design. I'm much more interesting in getting hands-on experience learning about selecting finishes, FF&Es, clients, budgets, etc and so want to get a new job that will allow me to learn those skills.
How can I better market myself to get the kind of creative jobs I want if all my experience so far has been more technical? Any tips?
(I'm thinking of maybe doing some mood-boards and making up interiors and including them in my portfolio, which will mostly be technical drawings so far.)
Believe it yourself, learn any skills you need to make the transition, then market the hell out of your new identity. If you believe it and are passionate about where you want to be, others will believe it too.
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Rebranding myself: draftsman --> interior designer
I have a BA in a humanities subject and then did an Associates (I live in Israel, technically my degree is in "practical engineering" but de-facto it translates into "CAD monkey"/ lowest-on-totem-pole) in Architecture and Interior Design. So far, however, both the degree and my first job (1.5 years) has focused more on drafting, construction coordination, and office management than interior design. I'm much more interesting in getting hands-on experience learning about selecting finishes, FF&Es, clients, budgets, etc and so want to get a new job that will allow me to learn those skills.
How can I better market myself to get the kind of creative jobs I want if all my experience so far has been more technical? Any tips?
(I'm thinking of maybe doing some mood-boards and making up interiors and including them in my portfolio, which will mostly be technical drawings so far.)
Decide who you want to be then go be it. Simple.
Believe it yourself, learn any skills you need to make the transition, then market the hell out of your new identity. If you believe it and are passionate about where you want to be, others will believe it too.
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