Industrial designer

Also known as

Product designer, product design engineer, industrial design engineer, manufacturing designer, furniture designer, product developer

AUT programmes

• Industrial Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices, studios or workshops
• Need to be creative, identify and solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Design manufactured products
• Develop design concepts
• Create technical drawings
• Work with others to develop designs
• Present work to clients
• Estimate project costs
• Oversee construction and installation activities
• Make models
• Do market research
• Monitor trends

Salary information

Tips from AUT graduates

Outlook

What employers and industry want in graduates

Further study options

• Master of Design