Product Designer
Oversees the design of a product from start to finish, or the improvement of an existing one.
Overview
A Product Designer oversees the design process of a product from start to finish, or the improvement of an existing product. A Product Designer is responsible for making regular usage products more appealing for the used by incorporating unique design elements to them.
Where they work
- Manufacturing Companies
- Design Consultancies
Work environment
The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can also set up a private practise.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to assemble/build things
- You like to analyse problems/situations
- You pay attention to details while working
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Product Design, followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree in any discipline followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in Product Design.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- National Institute of Design (NID), Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- National Institute of Design (NID), Bengaluru, Karnataka
- National Institute of Design (NID), Kurukshetra, Haryana
- National Institute of Design (NID), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- National Institute of Design (NID), Jorhat, Assam
- National Institute of Design (NID), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, Haryana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI), Mumbai, Maharashtra
- MIT Institute of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
- Pearl Academy, New Delhi
- United World Institute of Design (UID), Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Amity School of Design, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Raffles Design Institute (RDI), Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Arch College of Design and Business, Jaipur, Rajasthan
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Product Design Engineer/Product Designer
- 2Product Design Manager
- 3Head of Product Design
Related careers to explore
Industrial Designer
Develops the concepts for manufactured products — cars, home appliances, electronics and toys.
Design Engineer
Focuses on the engineering design process, using software to create designs and test prototypes.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts, Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Parth Parikh — A Product Designer who founded Design Clinic India, interiors, furniture and light design company, in August 2015. Design Clinic draws inspiration from its country of conception, India. Parth has a Masters in product design from Domus Academy, Milan. Parth's design are inspired by Indian heritage with a desire to make India's design sensibilities and aesthetics global.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 525 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Product_Designer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University at Rohtak is printed in Uttarakhand; Rohtak is in Haryana, and the state is corrected here.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.