Industrial Designers


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Industrial Designers

Industrial Designers - Employment & Outlook

The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

  • Manufacturers of a variety of products
  • Engineering and architectural consulting firms
  • Design firms

Outlook

Demand for this career is expected to be slower than average. Many products, such as smartphones, require more sophisticated designs and technology. However, growth may be limited as fewer products are made in the US.

Job prospects will be best for those who have a strong background in computer aided design (CAD) systems.

Industrial Designers (CIS 100041)

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Illinois
849
Small
&
8.5%
8.2%
>>>>
87
Very few
  Champaign Area
7
Very small
&
28.6%
5.2%
>>>>
0
None
  Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area
23
Very small
&
13.0%
2.9%
>>>>
3
Very few
  Cook County
386
Small
&
8.5%
9.2%
>>>>
39
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
50
Very small
&
22.0%
10.3%
>>>>
6
Very few
  Du Page County
111
Very small
&
5.4%
8.8%
>>>>
12
Very few
  Edwardsville Area
5
Very small
&
0.0%
12.4%
>>>>
0
None
  Lake County
70
Very small
&
8.6%
11.7%
>>>>
7
Very few
  McHenry County
12
Very small
&
16.7%
7.6%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Northwest Illinois Area
13
Very small
&
7.7%
4.3%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Peoria-Bloomington Area
30
Very small
&
13.3%
4.5%
>>>>
3
Very few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
10
Very small
&
10.0%
5.6%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Rockford Area
15
Very small
&
6.7%
6.6%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Springfield Area
8
Very small
&
0.0%
4.6%
>>>>
0
None
  St Louis-Belleville Area
9
Very small
&
11.1%
0.9%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Will County
29
Very small
&
20.7%
14.9%
>>>>
4
Very few
United States
34,000
Small
&
3.2%
4.0%
>>>>
2,300
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.