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Industrial Designers  (NOC 2252)
Estrie Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms or they may be self-employed.

furniture designer, industrial design consultant, industrial designer, industrial products designer, product designer.

Industrial designers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
  • Analyze the intended use of product and user preferences
  • Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
  • Prepare design concepts, sketches or models for approval
  • Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
  • Consult with engineers and production staff during manufacturing stage.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sherbrooke, Coaticook, Lac-Mégantic, Richmond, Asbestos, Bromptonville, Cookshire, Danville, East Angus, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Magog, Rock Forest, Valcourt, Windsor

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Outlook & Prospects for Industrial Designers in Estrie Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Industrial Designers in Estrie Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Estrie Region Good 2012-11-14

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Estrie region are expected to be good for this occupation.

Local Labour Market News

Week of Apr 29 – May 03, 2013

Week of Apr 22 – Apr 26, 2013

Week of Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2013

Week of Apr 08 – Apr 12, 2013

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