Industrial Designer
An Industrial Designer designs consumer and commercial products, equipment, and interfaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability for Australian and international markets.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand in consumer products, medical devices, and defence manufacturing.
Occupation list membership
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- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
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- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
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State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Research user needs and develop product design concepts
- Create 3D models, renderings, and prototypes using CAD tools
- Collaborate with engineers on design-for-manufacture requirements
- Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback
Skills required
- Product design and 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks, Rhino)
- Design for manufacture and materials knowledge
- User-centred design and prototyping
- Visualisation and presentation skills
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in industrial design. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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