Fashion, Industrial and Jewellery Designers (ANZSCO 2323)

Fashion, Industrial and Jewellery Designers in Australia plan, design, develop, and document products for manufacture. They are responsible for preparing designs and specifications of products for mass, batch, and one-off production.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• Undertaking product research and analyzing functional, commercial, cultural, and aesthetic requirements
• Formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial, and consumer products, and jewelry
• Preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, plans, samples, and models to communicate design concepts
• Negotiating design solutions with clients, management, and sales and manufacturing staff
• Selecting, specifying, and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, production methods, and finishes for manufacture
• Detailing and documenting the selected design for production
• Preparing and commissioning prototypes and samples
• Supervising the preparation of patterns, programs, tooling, and the manufacturing process

Occupations:

• 232311 Fashion Designer
• 232312 Industrial Designer
• 232313 Jewellery Designer

232311 Fashion Designer

Fashion Designers plan, design, and develop clothing, accessories, footwear, or other items of personal apparel. They consider the form and construction of clothing, historical styles and contexts, contemporary and cultural trends, color, fabric, and decoration. They also take into account the techniques and processes available for manufacture.

Skill Level: 1

Specialization: Costume Designer

232312 Industrial Designer

Alternative Title: Product Designer

Industrial Designers plan, design, develop, and document industrial, commercial, or consumer products for manufacture. They particularly focus on ergonomic (human) factors, marketing considerations, and manufacturability. They also prepare designs and specifications of products for mass or batch production.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations: Ceramic Designer, Furniture Designer, Glass Designer, Textile Designer

232313 Jewellery Designer

Jewellery Designers conceptualize and design prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewelry and objects for personal adornment. This can include watches, spectacles, homewares, trophies, and silverware. They use metals, precious stones, plastics, engraving, casting, and fabrication to develop designs for mass or batch production or one-off commissions.

Skill Level: 1