Commercial and Industrial Designers in Battle Creek, Michigan
Design and develop 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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Commercial and Industrial Designers on average make:
$89,440 ($43.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
31
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
2 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a bachelor’s degree.
The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.
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Other Job Titles
Art Glass Designer, Automobile Designer, Bank Note Designer, Bicycle Designer, Bike Designer, Boat Designer, Body Stylist, Car Body Designer, Ceramic Designer, Ceramic Mold Designer
Technology/Skills
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Figma, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint
Tools Used
Compact digital cameras, Desktop computers, Laptop computers, Liquid crystal display LCD video projectors, Personal computers, Universal serial bus USB flash drives
Tasks
- Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.
- Direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches.
- Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
- Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
- Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss need for modification.
Personality
Attention to Detail, Initiative, Dependability, Analytical Thinking, Cooperation, Persistence, Adaptability/Flexibility, Innovation, Achievement/Effort, Integrity
Certifications, Licenses, or Training
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