Is being a product designer a good fit for you?
Designs everyday products, such as appliances and toys. Mixes creative ideas with research on how people use things and how they are made.
What the work involves
- Prepares sketches, detailed drawings, artwork or plans using drawing tools, paints or design software.
- Changes and improves designs using working models to meet customer needs, production limits or design trends.
- Judges whether design ideas will work, based on looks, safety, function, repairs, budget, costs and market.
- Talks with engineering, marketing, production or sales teams, or customers, to develop and judge product designs.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be creative and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a product designer is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.