Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for new products.
• Analyze how a new product ties in with market needs and consumer preferences.
• Set design requirements based on briefs from internal teams and external partners.
• Research materials and techniques.
• Sketch drafts on paper or digitally (for example, using CAD)
• Interaction / UI Design.
• Visual Design.
• Communication /Articulation.
• Collaboration.
• UX Design.

Requirements

• Most product designers have a degree, foundation degree or HND in a related subject such as product design. Any courses that offer a design element as part of general design or technology studies, would also be relevant.

Benefits

• A career in product design is a great choice. The demand for product designers is high. If he or she works hard and has the right skills, a product designer can make a lot of money
• A product designer earns handsomely
• You develop a diverse skillset
• It's easier to switch to product designing
• It opens doors to a plethora of career opportunities
• You witness the impact your ideas create