Industrial designers

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.

• 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.

• There is mobility between positions in this unit group.

• Mobility is possible to other design occupations.