SC Future Makers

Career Details

Industrial Designer
Industrial designers develop the concepts for manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and toys.

What You’ll Do

  • Sketch out ideas or create renderings, which are images on paper or on a computer that provide a better visual of design ideas
  • Use computer software to develop virtual models of different designs
  • Create physical prototypes of their designs
  • Examine materials and manufacturing requirements to determine production costs
  • Work with other specialists such as mechanical engineers or manufacturers to evaluate whether their design concepts will fill needs at a reasonable cost

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Computers and Electronics,Design,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics,Production and Processing

What You’ll Earn

Average: $69,700.00

Range

High: $105,690.00

Low : $45,780.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Critical Thinking,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork

Technology

Adobe Creative Suite,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software