Industrial Designer
OSCA 242232·ANZSCO 232312
3,000
16.2%
30.7%
35 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Furniture Design and Manufacturing, Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing, and Diploma of Product Design.
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About this career
Plans, designs, develops and documents industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture, and prepares designs and specifications of products for mass or batch production.
What they typically do
- Undertakes product research and analyses functional, commercial, cultural and aesthetic requirements
- Generates ideas and concepts for new industrial products or product improvements
- Develops detailed design specifications and documentation for production of products such as toys, home appliances and furniture
- Creates design sketches, illustrations, models and samples for presentation to clients and manufacturers
- Selects, specifies and recommends functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and finishes for manufacture
- Prepares and commissions prototypes and samples
- Collaborates with engineers, manufacturers and product testers to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Industrial Designer.
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Diploma of Furniture Design and Manufacturing
MSF50322 · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
MSF40222 · AQF 4 · 5 providers
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Diploma of Product Design
22622VIC · AQF 5 · 1 providers