Most florists learn their skills on the job. However, classes can help a floral designer get a job. Many vocational and technical schools offer courses in floral design. Industrial designers and interior designers generally need bachelor's degrees. Interior designers also must know some building codes.
Employers seek individuals who know about fabrics and trends in the fashion world.
The ability to sketch is important for most designers. This is especially true for interior and industrial designers. Many employers expect designers to know these programs. Two-year professional schools award associate degrees in design. Four year colleges and universities award the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.