About the role
Designers in textiles, wood, glass, and packaging are specialized in developing and designing products within their respective material areas. They combine technical knowledge with design skills to create new products or improve existing ones. Often, they have a college education in industrial design, engineering science, or equivalent.Responsibilities
Designers are responsible for producing drawings and specifications for products. They work with product development, material selection, and testing of prototypes. Their work also involves ensuring that the products meet quality requirements and environmental standards.Skills and tools
Designers need good knowledge of CAD programs to create technical drawings and 3D models. They must also understand material science and have a creative ability to solve design problems. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and project management are also important skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are produktutveckling, teknisk dokumentation and emballage/förpackningar.