Occupation

242232 Industrial Designer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

242232 Industrial Designer

Plans, designs, develops and documents industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture, and prepares designs and specifications of products for mass or batch production.

Alternative title

  • Product Designer

Specialisations

  • Furniture Designer
  • Packaging Designer

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • 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