Product Designer

Solving real-world problems through innovative product design

About

A product designer is a professional who is responsible for the creation and development of physical and digital products. They work with a team of stakeholders including engineeRs marketeRs and project managers in order to design products that meet the needs of their target customers. Product designers typically have a strong background in design principles including user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design and industrial design. 

They use a variety of tools and techniques such as wireframing, prototyping as well as user testing to create products that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. Furthermore, Product designers are responsible for considering the cost, feasibility and manufacturing requirements of their designs. They may work with manufacturers to ensure that their designs can be produced efficiently and at a reasonable cost.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • Aspirants need to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Humanities from any recognised board. 
  • Students can opt for a B.Voc or any other related degree in product designing.
  • It is not mandatory to get a master's degree, but if one wishes to go for it, their expertise will be enhanced. 
  • Some entrance exams are also conducted like JEE Mains, JEE Advance, CEED or any related test. 

 For Masters

  • To gain job market knowledge, one can opt for a Master's degree in product designing. 
  • Seekers must have a proper knowledge in CAD and modern designing software

Job Roles

The field of product designing aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, this field presents innumerable job profiles:  

  • Exhibition Designer
  • Industrial Designer
  • UI Designer
  • UX Designer
  • Design Engineer
  • Product Manager
  • Automotive Designer
  • Furniture Designer

Employment Sector

  • IT Companies
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Advertisement
  • Marketing
  • Architectural Industries
  • Hardware Companies
  • Software Companies
  • Public Relations

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the product designing field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

  • SalaryBox
  • Groyyo
  • IE
  • Nitco Technology
  • Sourcewiz
  • Techgig
  • RoundGlass
  • Sprinklr
  • Cvent
  • Gift My Emotions
  • MouriTech
  • ApplyBoard

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of an accessory designer is very impressive only in India.

 

Level of Salary

Salary Package per Year

Starting Salary

Approx Rs 2,91,000

Mid Level Salary

Approx Rs 6,31,000 

Senior Level Salary

Approx Rs 20,00,000 

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Originality
  • Artistic skills
  • Aesthetics skills
  • Drawing skills
  • Communication skills

Scope

The scope of product designer is constantly evolving and expanding as technology advances as well as consumer’s preferences and needs change. As a result, product designers must stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, technologies and consumer behaviours to create successful and innovative products.

Benefits

  • Experimental Job
  • Can work in several sectors
  • Opportunity to design products of various companies
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Can work as a freelancer

Drawbacks

  • Salary is low at the beginning
  • Long hours of work
  • Needs expertise