Description
Calculate design costs to make sure the project is financially viable.
Alternative labels
estimate design costs
estimate project costs
calculate designing costs
calculate costs of design
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Calculate design costs is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Product development manager: Product development managers coordinate the development of new products from beginning to end. They receive briefings and start envisioning the new product considering design, technical and cost criteria. They conduct research on market needs and create prototypes of new products for untapped market opportunities. Product development managers also improve and boost technological quality.
Head of workshop: Heads of workshop coordinate specialised workshops that construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain elements used on stage. Their work is based on artistic vision, schedules and overall production documentation. They liaise with the designers involved in the production, the production team and other services of the organisation.
Engine designer: Engine designers carry out engineering duties in designing mechanical equipment such as machines and all types of engines. They also supervise their installation and maintenance.
Optional skill
Calculate design costs is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Industrial designer: Industrial designers work out ideas and develop them into designs and concepts for a wide variety of manufactured products. They integrate creativity, aesthetics, production feasibility, and market relevance in the design of new products.
References
- Calculate design costs – ESCO
