Product Design
About the Major
The Product Design major is about creating the future in the form of new objects, systems and services. It is inherently creative and interdisciplinary blending design, engineering, business, art, and humanities. Students in this major will gain experience generating, visualizing, and prototyping innovative concepts.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Associate Product Designer | Target |
| Associate UX Designer | Sentry Insurance |
| CMF Design Consultant | Self-Employed |
| Design Specialist | Woodchuck USA |
| Designer Associate | Epimonia |
| Digital Imaging Services Assistant | University of Minnesota |
| Footwear Design Intern | Timberland |
| Human Factors Intern | Medtronic |
| Industrial Designer | Trek |
| Industrial Designer | Case-Mate |
| Industrial Designer | Gems |
| Kit Designer | Brickmania LLC |
| Process Engineer/Product Desinger | PrinterPrezz |
| Product Designer | Self-Employed |
| Product Designer | Summit Prototyping & Design |
| Solution Developer Analyst | Avanade |
| User Experience Designer | AVIA |
| User Experience Designer | Medtronic |
| UX Architect | Deluxe Corporation |
| UX Design Analyst | Best Buy |
| UX Designer | Medtronic |
| UX Designer | Q-BA-MAZE Inc |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Human Factors & Ergonomics | University of Minnesota |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Design Researcher
- Industrial Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Product Designer
- Product Developer
- Product Engineer
- User Experience Designer
Top Employers
- Best Buy
- Case-Mate
- Epimonia
- Medtronic
- Target
- Timberland
- University of Minnesota
Types of Employers
- Consumer product companies
- Industrial product companies
- Marketing firms
- Medical device companies
- Product design consulting firms
Meet Your Career Consultant
Brian (he/him) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: product, design, industrial, sustainable, systems, user experience, CAD, drafting
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Job Requirements and Job Outlook for Product Design/Industrial Design
- Industrial Design: How They Do It
- Getting an Industrial Design Job