Floor Plan
How to hire floor plan designers
Whether you’re building a house, an office space, or a factory floor, a well-designed floor plan can prevent headaches further down the road.
So how do you hire floor plan designers? What follows are some tips for finding top floor plan designers on Upwork.
How to shortlist floor plan design professionals
As you’re browsing available floor plan design consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Industry fit. You want a floor plan designer who understands your industry so they’ll be aware of specific design rules or regulations (e.g., accessibility clearances around equipment on a factory floor).
- Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., using DIALux for light planning).
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular floor plan designer.
How to write an effective floor plan design job post
With a clear picture of your ideal floor plan designer in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective floor plan design job post should include:
- Scope of work: From designing apartments to sales floors, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or building types, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Ready to turn your building aspirations into a floor plan? Log in and post your floor plan design job on Upwork today.
FLOOR PLAN DESIGNERS FAQ
What is a floor plan?
A floor plan is a scaled drawing of the layout of a floor. It details with dimensions a top-down view of the rooms, walls, spaces, traffic patterns, and other physical features that make up a single floor in a building.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in floor plan design consultants:
- Interior design
- 3D design/drafting tools such as AutoCAD and SketchUp
- Construction-related discipline (e.g., architecture, building engineering)
Why hire floor plan designers?
The trick to finding top floor plan designers is to identify your needs. Are you looking for a contractor to renovate your kitchen with KitchenDraw? Or are you designing a new office space for your start-up? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire a floor plan designer?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced floor plan designer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their floor plan design more competitively.
Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.