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