Colour Consultant

A Colour Consultant provides advice on the use of colour in decorating and styling projects. You might specialise in interior colour consulting or provide suggestions on colour schemes in outdoor building or renovation projects. Colour Consultants might suggests colours that are best for creating a particular mood or aesthetic, colours that make the most of lighting or space issues or colours that fit in with the environment.

Colour Consultants need to have a creative flair and be up to date with current trends in the industry. It’s important that you have strong attention to detail and an understanding of styling principles. Colour Consultants should be able to communicate well with clients and understand their needs. You may be working on several projects at once so organisational skills are important.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a colour consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)
Blended
3 years
$84,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Property Stylist Junior Interior Designer
Interior Stylist Colour Consultant 3D Visualiser Craftsperson Design Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Property Stylist Junior Interior Designer Interior Stylist Colour Consultant 3D Visualiser Craftsperson Design Coordinator + 5 more
MSF50222

Diploma of Interior Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $35,432
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Interior Designer Interior Designer Interior Stylist
Colour Consultant Design Coordinator Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer Interior Architect Exhibition Designer
+ 8 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant Illustrator Design Assistant Brand Designer Wedding Photographer Dance Teacher Assistant Colour Consultant Art Gallery Assistant Textile Designer Art Consultant Games Animator Technical Artist Set Designer Fine Artist
+ 14 more
MSF40122

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,376
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Interior Designer Interior Designer Interior Stylist
Colour Consultant Interior Design Consultant Commercial Interior Designer Upholsterer Curtain Maker Kitchen Designer Bathroom Designer
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $123,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Illustrator Information Designer
Motion Graphics Designer Interior Stylist Colour Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Illustrator Information Designer Motion Graphics Designer Interior Stylist Colour Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $42,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fine Artist Sculptor Theatre Director
Colour Consultant Design Teacher Craftsperson Art Dealer Art Teacher Gallery Curator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fine Artist Sculptor Theatre Director Colour Consultant Design Teacher Craftsperson Art Dealer Art Teacher Gallery Curator + 6 more

Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial)
Blended
3 years
$84,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Commercial Interior Designer Junior Interior Designer
Interior Stylist Colour Consultant Craftsperson Design Coordinator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Commercial Interior Designer Junior Interior Designer Interior Stylist Colour Consultant Craftsperson Design Coordinator + 4 more

Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Junior Interior Designer
Interior Stylist Colour Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer Interior Design Consultant Junior Interior Designer Interior Stylist Colour Consultant + 2 more
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Common questions

How much does a Colour Consultant earn?

In Australia, a full time Colour Consultant generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Colour Consultant?

The number of people employed in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 9,200 people employed in this field in Australia and some of them specialise as a Colour Consultant. Colour Consultants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Colour Consultant?

A Certificate IV in Interior Decoration is a good way to start a career as a Colour Consultant. You’ll learn how to work with colour and use it to enhance styling projects. This course also covers 2D and 3D creative design principles, technical drawings and material boards. You could also consider a Diploma of Interior Design or a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.

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