- design skills and knowledge
- knowledge of engineering science and technology
- the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- analytical thinking skills
- persistence and determination
- the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
- knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
- thinking and reasoning skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Your day-to-day duties could include:
- carrying out research to develop ideas
- working to a plan or 'brief' agreed with the client
- producing new designs or improving existing ones
- working out costs, practicality and availability of materials
- preparing sketches for ideas, by hand or using computer software
- testing ideas using models, prototypes and computer aided design (CAD)
- working with manufacturers on the production process
You could work in a creative studio, from home or in a workshop.
With experience, you could progress to a more senior design position, or into a specialised area, like ergonomics.
You could also set up your own design consultancy.
You can get more advice about working in crafts and creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
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