Working as a Product DesignerCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Our modern world is filled with designed products: the chairs we sit in, the clothes we wear and computers we work on. None of these things look the way they do by random chance. All are the result of careful work by product designers.
Product designers aim to improve existing designs in terms of look and function, or how to reduce production costs or create brand new products. They achieve this with a mix of design skills and technical expertise.
Their main tasks, activities and responsibilities include:
determining probable purchasers of a product and their intended use of it.
ensuring the product is reliable and meets safety standards and legislation.
ensuring the product can be used easily and is visually appealing.
determining materials and understanding production methods.
attending meetings with clients.
discussing design briefs and plans with engineers, model makers, marketing staff and other colleagues.
working within budgets and deadlines.
developing ideas with a view to design new products.
producing rough designs in either hand drawn form and/or with computer based software packages.
Product Designers usually work around 40 hours (approx) week from Monday to Friday, but are expected to put in extra hours at evenings and weekends to meet critical project deadlines.
Product Designers’ salaries tend to be around £18000 to £20000 with good prospects for promotion for those who work hard. Performance linked bonuses and incentives are on offer, and some designs enjoy perks such as company cars, shares, healthcare insurance and company pensions.
Designers work mostly in offices, but can spend time on production lines where items are finally made. They will also visit clients and travel elsewhere on work related matters as required, so will need a driving licence.
Product design careers can begin with qualifications such as degrees and HNDs. Some start as as graduates and others can progress through promotion from junior positions.
Vacancies are advertised in specialist publications, newspapers, and company websites.
Organisations will also advertise in their own trade publications, and other vacancies can be found via specialist recruitment agencies.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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