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Industrial Designer

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An Industrial Designer creates product designs through market research, sketching, and working with engineers to ensure function, safety, and style.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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An Industrial Designer develops innovative product designs, balancing functionality with aesthetics. Their duties include conducting market research to identify user needs, sketching and prototyping concepts, and collaborating with engineers and manufacturers to refine products for production.

Industrial Designers consider materials, sustainability, and safety standards while adhering to industry regulations. By transforming ideas into tangible products, Industrial Designers play a vital role in the entire design process, from concept to final production.