The Sims 3 Ambitions Guide Walkthrough Careers
Architectural Designer
Designers appreciate a nicely decorated room, but know they could definitely do better with that space. This profession sends budding designers around town, performing household renovations for clients until they have enough of a portfolio to sell themselves.
To succeed as a designer, Sims must be good listeners, too. Clients say what they want and they mean it. Deliver on their needs and within budget to get a great review. However, going above and beyond with a little flair never hurts.
Work Location: Various locations
How Hired: Report to City Hall, answer computer ad, answer newspaper ad
Work Week: The Architectural Designer works during the day on Monday through Friday.
Salary Progression: Designers get decent weekly stipends, but receive bonus payouts by performing great upgrades.
Responsibilities: Complete jobs for clients, get great reviews, improve Painting skill
Architectural design – Career
| Level | Title | XP Needed to Advance | Unlock | Work Days | Shift Start | Shift Length | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabric Fetcher | 800 | n/a | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $272 |
| 2 | Pattern Spotter | 1,200 | n/a | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $336 |
| 3 | Placement Planner | 1,600 | Solicit jobs | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $400 |
| 4 | Feung Shui Fiend | 2,000 | n/a | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $560 |
| 5 | Décor Debutant | 2,400 | Tape Measure | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $584 |
| 6 | Furniture Fashionista | 2,800 | n/a | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $800 |
| 7 | Regent of Rugs | 3,200 | Homemade objects add extra value | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $1,120 |
| 8 | Aesthetic Architect | 3,600 | Discuss Renovation socieal to easily discover client traits | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $1,440 |
| 9 | Sultan of Style | 4,000 | n/a | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $1,520 |
| 10 | Dictator of Design | n/a | M,T,W,Th,F | 8:00am | 10 | $2,480 |
Architectural design – Career Rewards
| Action | Reward | XP Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 5 Jobs | Architectural Designer's Honor Trophy | 100 |
| Complete 25 Jobs | Architectural Designer's Valor Trophy | 200 |
| Complete 50 Jobs | Architectural Designer's Medal | 300 |
| Reach Level 10 | Architectural Designer's Key to the Town | 100 |
| Complete 15 Jobs at Level 10 | Empirical Building Model | 500 |
| Reach level 10 | Investigator's Key to the Town |
100
|
| Solve 5 cases at level 10 |
Investigator's Keepsake
|
300 |