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Commercial and Industrial Designers in Washington

Commercial and industrial designers create the physical appearance and function of manufactured products like cars, appliances, and toys. They work in design studios, corporate offices, and specialized design firms, combining artistic skills with research on how people use products, market demand, and materials science to develop designs that are both visually appealing and practical. In Washington the median pay is $94,280 a year, 12% above the national median of $83,910.

$94,280median pay in Washington, per year
$80,580–$127,570middle half earn
340employed in Washington
$83,910U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington

6open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Washington or remote
6employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
AZ · TX · MIwhere most openings are

Openings in Washington and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingOperations AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management

Knowledge areas

DesignEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingMechanicalComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)

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Licenses and training in Washington

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O*NET-SOC 27-1021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.