Work conditions and places of employment vary. Designers who work for firms generally work regular hours in comfortable settings. Self-employed designers tend to work longer hours. Designers often meet clients on weekends or evenings. They often meet away from their own office.
Some designers travel out of town to meet clients.
Set designers, especially those who work on television shows, often work long and irregular hours. In contrast, industrial designers tend to work regular hours. Floral designers work regular hours, except during holidays when overtime may be required. Fashion designers also work regular hours unless a fashion show is approaching. Interior designers often work overtime in order to meet tight deadlines.