Industrial designer, Kaihoahoa ahumahi
Also known as
- Product designer, product design engineer, industrial design engineer, manufacturing designer, furniture designer, product developer
Industrial designers research and develop concepts and designs for manufactured products like vehicles, furniture and appliances.
Your pay could be
$58K
Lower
$72K to $121K
Most common
$155K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Industrial designers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, studios or workshops
- need to be creative, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- design manufactured products
- develop design concepts
- create technical drawings
- work with others to develop designs
- present work to clients
- estimate project costs
- oversee construction and installation activities
- make models
- do market research
- monitor trends
Creative
Enterprising
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become an industrial designer and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in graphics and design, mechanical engineering or similar area
- a portfolio of work
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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