Design careers and roles
A career in design lets you harness the power of creativity and technology to make your mark on the world. If this is a field that interests you, here’s some information, advice, and industry insights to help you.
Benefits of a career in design
This is your opportunity to turn your passion for design into an exciting career. See where your creativity can take you, blend imagination with technology, and build in-demand digital skills.
Design career advice
Whether you’re stepping into design for the first time or looking to refine your skills and move forward professionally, this design career advice will help you understand pathways, build confidence and grow within Australia’s evolving creative industry.
What skills you’ll need for a design role
Design is a broad field, spanning disciplines like graphic design, digital design, interior design, product design, and user experience design.
To change the game in a design role, you’ll need a blend of creative, technical, and interpersonal skills. Each role will require different technical skills and software knowledge, but employers are looking for professionals who combine strong creative ability with technical expertise and the capacity to work collaboratively.
- Technical skills and software (these will vary depending on the role)
- Design strategy
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Creative problem-solving
- Project management
- Design software proficiency (especially in Adobe Creative Cloud)
