Industrial Designer

Crafting User-Centred Designs that Solve Problems

About

An industrial designer is a professional who is responsible for designing and developing products that are used by people in their daily lives. They work across a range of industries including consumer goods, electronics, medical devices and automotive design.

The primary role of an industrial designer is to create products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. They work closely with engineers, marketers and other professionals to design products that meet the needs and preferences of the target market while also considering the manufacturing process, cost and sustainability.

Eligibility

  • Aspirants need to clear 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Science stream. 
  • Entrance level exams are conducted for admission in the UG Program. 
  • A certificate course, diploma or bachelor’s degree is a good choice for seekers.  

Job Roles

The field of industrial designing aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the industrial designing field presents innumerable job roles:  

  • Junior level Industrial Designer
  • Senior Level Industrial Designer
  • Graphic Designers
  • Fashion Designers
  • Drafters
  • Architects
  • Industry Engineer
  • Interior Designer
  • Software Developers
  • Desktop Software Publisher

Employment Sector

  • Multimedia Companies
  • Marketing Firms
  • Government Sector
  • MNCs
  • Corporate Businesses
  • Colleges/Universities
  • NGOs
  • Wholesale Trade
  • Manufacturing
  • Publishing Houses
  • Architectural or Engineering services
  • Specialised Design services

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the industrial designing field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

  • Hidesign
  • Design Cafe
  • Apple Inc.
  • Clay Tech
  • Mercedes Benz
  • AniWeb Design LLC
  • Veeco Instruments Inc.
  • Intellect Design Arena Limited

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of an industrial designer is very impressive only in India.

 

Level of Salary

Salary Package per Year

Starting Salary

Approx ₹2,50,000

Mid Level Salary

Approx ₹5,80,000 

Senior Level Salary

Approx ₹12,00,000 

Skills

  • Artistic Talent
  • Computer abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Mechanical abilities
  • Creativity

Scope

As an industrial designer gains more experience and builds a strong portfolio, there is potential for growth as well as advancement within the industry. Some industrial designers may also choose to work as freelancers or start their own design firms, collaborating with clients across a range of industries. 

The scope of an industrial designer is vast and there is always need for talented professionals who can create functional, user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses alike.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to collaborate with others
  • Can build strong professional technology network
  • Vast field
  • Numerous job opportunities

Drawbacks

  • Need dedication
  • Need to learn new trends fast
  • Learn new web technologies