Daily Tasks

• Observes and manages intellectual property issues.
• Specifies materials, production method and finish for aesthetic or functional effect, and oversees production of sample and/or finished product.
• Submits design to management, sales department or client for approval, communicates design rationale and makes any necessary alterations.
• Prepares sketches, designs, mock-ups and storyboards for consideration by theatre/film director or client.
• Prepares sketches, designs, patterns or prototypes for textiles, clothing, footwear, jewellery, fashion accessories, set props, wigs, ceramics, plastics, motor vehicles, domestic appliances and engineering products.
• Undertakes research to determine market trends, production requirements, availability of resources and formulates design concepts.
• Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, technical specification and potential uses/users of product.