industrial products designer

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
• Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
• Analyze the intended use of products and user preferences

Design methods

• Illustration
• Drafting
• Model making

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Adobe Photoshop
• SketchUp

Area of work experience

• Design

Area of specialization

• Consumer products
• Industrial products
• Industrial design
• Architecture

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week