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Industrial Designers

Industrial designers develop a wide variety of manufactured products.

Industrial designers combine artistic skills and practical knowledge to create designs. They either do this by hand or utilize computer-aided design (CAD) tools.

Industrial Designers are in the Manufacturing career cluster and the Manufacturing Production Process Development pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$23.65 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   11%

Average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Bachelor's degree is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Talk to clients to determine their needs and how the product will be used.
  • Research product use, design trends, materials, and production methods.
  • Evaluate design ideas for practicality. Consider use, costs, and market characteristics.
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Job Title Examples:

 Creative Director,  Electrical Designer,  Mold Designer 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.