Art sense and creativity
Product Designers must be able to sketch their initial design ideas and create prototypes.
Product Designers
Descriptions & Duties
- Product Designers originate and develop ideas to design, create, modify and arrange the form of products, layouts and containers for the products based on factors such as design-function relationship, knowledge of design, art concepts, market and pricing characteristics, client specifications, method and cost of production to achieve aesthetically pleasing and functional effect for the products. Their duties include determining the objectives, requirements and constraints of the design; preparing sketches of the design and evaluating feasibility of design ideas; coordinating staff in the drafting of working drawings and the fabrication of samples for finished products; recommending appropriate materials and production methods; overseeing the final production of their designs.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
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:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
normally have a higher diploma or a bachelor's degree in product design, or related field
Professional qualification
holding full membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association is preferable
Experience
usually 3 to 5 years of design experience is required
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Related Education & Training
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Certificate
Skill Enhancement Courses
- CAD in Jewellery with Matrix
- CAD in Jewellery with Rhino
- CAD in Jewellery with JewelCAD
- Jewellery Design and Making (Ring)
- Jewellery Design and Making (Pendant)
- Jewellery Design and Making (Earrings)
- Digital Printing and Production of Jewellery
- Using Rhino for Product Design (I)
- Using Rhino for Product Design (II)
- Product Design using Advanced Creo Parametric (Pro/ENGINEER) Features
Work Environment
- Product Designers work primarily in offices, may travel to testing facilities, design centres, or factories where the product is manufactured. They may need to adjust their workdays to meet with clients in the evenings or at weekends.
Tools
- Computers with visual aided and drawing software
- Digital cameras
