Essential Skills of a Production Designer
Working knowledge of the visual arts and production processes and theories
Sketching ability, and ability to communicate ideas through drawings and models
Ability to solve problems and be resourceful and adaptable
Ability to plan, schedule and monitor progress across of a large project
Well-developed technical and creative skills
IT skills, including CAD
Communication and interpersonal skills
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Consulting managers and clients about design requirements.
clarifying and solving design issues
producing sketches and sample designs
correcting product faults
presenting designs, samples and final work to customers for evaluation
understand different materials and production methods
have technical, practical and scientific knowledge and ability
be interested in the way people choose and use products.
be positive at explaining ideas to people with varying levels of technical knowledge
be able to use drawings, 3D models and computer designs to express creative ideas.