Creative and innovation thinking skills
Product Developers should be creative and provide innovative ideas for product development.
Product Developers
Descriptions & Duties
- Product Developers design creative products, create artistic prototypes, design services and provide consultation services in the sectors of manufacturing, tourism, services and cultural industries.
Main duties:
1. Conceive a design concept, determine the design plan and direct the implementation;
2. Formulate the product and design plans according to the regional characteristics; and direct the implementation;
3. Create artistic product prototypes with the application of basic principles of aesthetics to meet the public's aesthetic and production needs;
4. Provide consultation services for the manufacturing enterprises in the areas of product positioning, product line layout and product marketing etc.;
5. Provide consumer-oriented design service.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Collaborative Skills
Product Developers may work in a team with other specialists to brainstorm ideas and outline production needs. They might require to combine design and other related skills to develop products to meet both production and customer requirements.
Related Education & Training
Reference
- 1. The website of the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, China
2. Occupational Classification of China