22211 – Industrial designers
TEER 2Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2 years or more, or supervisory occupations
Lead statement
Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products.
Main 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
- Develop manual and computer-assisted design (CAD) 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.
Employment requirements
- A university degree in industrial design, architecture, engineering ora college diploma in industrial design is required.
- Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required.
Example job titles
container designer · furniture designer · industrial designer · industrial products designer · fixture designer · industrial design consultant · product designer · business products designer · consumer products designer · ergonomic products designer · toy designer - industrial design
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.00 | $36.06 | $49.74 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.16 | $34.88 | $50.69 |
| New Brunswick | $19.95 | $29.35 | $46.60 |
| Quebec | $22.00 | $28.00 | $39.08 |
| Ontario | $24.04 | $37.74 | $57.69 |
| Manitoba | $20.37 | $31.29 | $43.22 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.15 | $34.25 | $48.73 |
| Alberta | $24.34 | $36.19 | $53.53 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $41.63 | $49.50 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.