2151-NOC

Industrial designers

(NOC 22211)
Annual Earnings
$80,150
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
590

Career Overview

Industrial designers:

  • Conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products
  • Work for manufacturing industries, private design firms or they may be self-employed

 

Duties

Industrial designers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
  • Analyze the intended use of product and user preferences
  • Carry out research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
  • Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
  • Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production, and construct prototype of design
  • Consult with engineers and production staff during manufacturing stage

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$80,150

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$65.04/hr
Median$38.43/hr
Low$24.64/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,400

% Employed Full Time

60%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Career Pathways

There is mobility between positions in this unit group and other design occupations.

Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Furniture designer
Industrial design consultant
Industrial designer
Industrial products designer
Product designer

Education, Training and Skills

  • A university degree in industrial design, architecture, engineering
    or
    A college diploma in industrial design is required
  • Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Industrial Design
  • Communication Design
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

75%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

72%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

68%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

62%
Operations Analysis

Analyzing operational and product needs to create a design.

56%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

56%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

56%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

53%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

53%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,400
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 15 1.1%
Mainland/Southwest 1,075 76.5%
North Coast and Nechako 10 0.7%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 95 6.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 200 14.2%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

590
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 490 1.9%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 30 1.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 80 1.7%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services440
Retail Trade60
Manufacturing50
Construction10
Wholesale Trade10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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