Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 6 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £26,000 to £46,000Level 6 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L6
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 6)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a senior product designer, project manager or design director. You might also work as a design consultant or specialise in particular areas of product design, for example: medical instruments, household appliances, electronic devices and construction materials.