Industrial Designers perform some of the following duties:

While considering contractual responsibilities, protection of public safety and welfare as well as environmental and business ethics Industrial Designers:

• Consult with clients, engineers, or production specialists to establish product requirements
  
• Analyze the intended use of products and user preferences
  
• Help the market research department assess the product performance characteristics that will give the sales team an edge in the marketplace
• Conduct research into the cost and properties of production materials, and methods of production
  
• Prepare design concepts, sketches, or models for approval
• Help management visualize the final results of the development and design process
• Advise the product planning team on how existing products can be improved and new ones introduced
• Prepare specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
  
• Help the engineering branch create a product that is economical and functional while ensuring that the ergonomic aspects or human needs are also addressed
• Help rationalize and simplify the manufacturing process to optimize capital investment and labour content while reducing the cost of parts
• Attend to technical processes and requirements for manufacture
• Consult with engineers and production staff during the manufacturing stage
  
• Contribute to the creation of promotional information and package design in ways that will improve distribution
• Address marketing opportunities, economic constraints, distribution sales and servicing processes
• Ensure that design recommendations effectively use materials and technology and that they comply with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Help with development of industrial standards, regulatory guidelines and quality control procedures