Overview
Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
Analyze the intended use of product and user preferences
Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
Develop manual and computer-assisted design (CAD) concepts, sketches or models for approval
Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
Consult with engineers and production staff during manufacturing stage.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$51,389
$80,150
$135,647
Job openings
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281expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
A university degree in industrial design, architecture, engineering or A college diploma in industrial design is required.
Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required.
Additional information
There is mobility between positions in this unit group.
Mobility is possible to other design occupations.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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