Job prospects Kitchen Designer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Interior designers and interior decorators" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Interior designers and interior decorators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Interior designers and interior decorators (NOC 52121) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Interior designers and interior decorators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Interior designers and interior decorators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Interior designers and interior decorators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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