Commercial and Industrial Designers
O*NET-SOC 27-1021.00 · interest code ARI
Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Artistic — creating, designing, performing, working without a fixed procedure — then Realistic and Investigative.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.