JobSOC 27-1021

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

5 programs

Packaging Science15.1503
Energy Systems Technology/Technician15.1701
Design and Visual Communications, General50.0401
Commercial and Advertising Art50.0402
Industrial and Product Design50.0404

02.

Draws on

Design4.7 of 5
Engineering and Technology4.7 of 5
Production and Processing4.0 of 5
Mechanical4.0 of 5
Computers and Electronics3.9 of 5
Mathematics3.7 of 5
English Language3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.