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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Product Designer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 11 Product Designer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Product Designer do?

  Industrial and product designers work out ideas and develop them into designs and concepts for a wide variety of manufactured products. They create new products and improve existing ones.

  Tasks required include:

  • Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, technical specification and potential uses/users of product.
  • Prepares sketches, designs, patterns, prototypes, mock-ups and storyboards for consideration by theatre/film director, management, sales department or a client.
  • Undertakes research to determine market trends, production requirements, availability of resources and formulates design concepts.
  • Specifies materials, production method and finish for aesthetic or functional effect, and oversees production of sample and/or finished product.
  • Observes and manages intellectual property issues.
  • Create many types of special effects make-up, which can include prosthetics.
  • Define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy.

• What are the entry requirements for a Product Designer?

  Entrants have usually completed a foundation course, BTEC/SQA award, degree and/or postgraduate qualification. A variety of vocational qualifications are available.