Skills by Occupation

liaise with engineers present detailed design proposals meet deadlines determine suitability of materials ergonomics manufacturing processes copyright legislation mathematics draft design specifications engineering processes engineering principles perform market research draw design sketches industrial design conduct research on trends in design design principles follow a brief aesthetics

consult with design team use CAD software CAM software 3D modelling apply desktop publishing techniques hydraulics create a product's virtual model adapt to new design materials industrial engineering perform project management perform physical stress tests on models identify customer's needs think creatively about jewellery calculate design costs manage contracts types of packaging materials use specialised design software design prototypes coordinate manufacturing production activities ceramic ware apply 3D imaging techniques types of glazing develop jewellery designs analyse production processes for improvement pneumatics prospect new customers CAD software use technical drawing software types of toy materials calculate materials build jewellery models draw blueprints prepare production prototypes cost management adapt existing designs to changed circumstances determine production feasibility build a product's physical model write manuals use CAE software monitor production developments design package attend design meetings collaborate with engineers jewellery processes plan event marketing for promotional campaigns