industrial designer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
• Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
• Analyze the intended use of products and user preferences
  
  

Experience and specialization

Design methods

• Illustration
• Drafting
  
  

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
  
  

Area of work experience

• Fabrication
  
  

Area of specialization

• Industrial products
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  
  

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)