Unit group 2163

PSOC Unit group 2163 — Product and garment designers (2026)

Product and garment designers design and develop products for manufacture and prepare designs and specifications of products for mass, batch and one-off production. Their tasks include: a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders; b) formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial and consumer products, and jewellery; c) harmonizing aesthetic considerations with technical, functional, ecological and production requirements; d) preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, plans, samples and models to communicate design concepts; e) negotiating design solutions with clients, management, and sales and manufacturing staff; f) selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and finishes for manufacture; g) detailing and documenting the selected design for production; h) preparing and commissioning prototypes and samples; i) supervising the preparation of patterns, programs and tooling, and the manufacturing process. Examples of the occupations classified here: Costume designer, Fashion consultant, Fashion designer, Industrial designer, Jewellery designer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Engine designer - 2144, Interior designer - 3432

Level Unit group
Code 2163
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Product and garment designers design and develop products for manufacture and prepare designs and specifications of products for mass, batch and one-off production. Their tasks include: a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders; b) formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial and consumer products, and jewellery; c) harmonizing aesthetic considerations with technical, functional, ecological and production requirements; d) preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, plans, samples and models to communicate design concepts; e) negotiating design solutions with clients, management, and sales and manufacturing staff; f) selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and finishes for manufacture; g) detailing and documenting the selected design for production; h) preparing and commissioning prototypes and samples; i) supervising the preparation of patterns, programs and tooling, and the manufacturing process. Examples of the occupations classified here: Costume designer, Fashion consultant, Fashion designer, Industrial designer, Jewellery designer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Engine designer - 2144, Interior designer - 3432

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Architects, planners, surveyors and designers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Architects, planners, surveyors and designers grouping.

FAQ

What does PSOC 2163 cover?

Product and garment designers design and develop products for manufacture and prepare designs and specifications of products for mass, batch and one-off production. Their tasks include: a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders; b) formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial and consumer products, and jewellery; c) harmonizing aesthetic considerations with technical, functional, ecological and production requirements; d) preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, plans, samples and models to communicate design concepts; e) negotiating design solutions with clients, management, and sales and manufacturing staff; f) selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and finishes for manufacture; g) detailing and documenting the selected design for production; h) preparing and commissioning prototypes and samples; i) supervising the preparation of patterns, programs and tooling, and the manufacturing process. Examples of the occupations classified here: Costume designer, Fashion consultant, Fashion designer, Industrial designer, Jewellery designer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Engine designer - 2144, Interior designer - 3432

Where is PSOC 2163 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Architects, planners, surveyors and designers.

How do I choose PSOC 2163 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Architects, planners, surveyors and designers grouping.