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Commercial and Industrial Designers

SOC 27-1021.00

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Operations Analysis

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Writing

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Design

4.8

Engineering and Technology

4.5

Production and Processing

4.2

Mechanical

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.8

Mathematics

3.3

Physics

3.2

English Language

3.2

Key Tasks

1Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.

2Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.

3Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.

4Direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches.

5Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.

Also Known As

Art Glass Designer Athletic Shoe Designer Automobile Designer Automotive Designer Bank Note Designer Bicycle Designer Bike Designer Boat Designer Body Stylist Car Body Designer