Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

FASHION, INDUSTRIAL AND JEWELLERY DESIGNERS plan, design, develop and document products for manufacture and prepare 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 degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances 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 analysing functional, commercial, cultural and aesthetic requirements;
formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial and consumer products, and jewellery;
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 and tooling, and the manufacture process.

Occupations:

232311 Fashion Designer
232312 Industrial Designer
232313 Jewellery Designer