Requirements that a sheet metal designer should have!

1. Should have excellent sketching and freehand drawing skills.

As a designer, you should be quick and fluid, not slow and sluggish. There is no requirement for detailed sketches; a quick outline and a little rendering is necessary. The key is to be fast but not formal.

2. Have good modeling skills.

Ability to mold with Styrofoam, plaster, resin, MDF boards, etc. and knowledge of rapid modeling techniques with SLA, SLS, LOM, silicone, etc.

3. Knowledge of one vector drawing software (e.g. FREEHAND, ILLUSTRATOR)

and one pixel drawing software (e.g. PHOTOSHOP, PHOTOSTYLER).

4. Ability to use at least one 3D modeling software,

such as PRO/E, SOLIDWORKS, FORM-Z, RHINO3D, 3D STUDIO MAX ALIAS, ATIA, I-DEAS, and so on.

5, 2D drawing can use AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION and VELLUM.

6, able to stand alone, with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills (able to stand in the client's point of view to see the problem and understanding of the concept), with the ability to write a design report (in the design of the details of the discussion and documentation of the design program of the (discussing design details and documenting the decision-making process for design solutions). Experience working in manufacturing is a plus.

7. A good appreciation for form and a keen sense of positive and negative space architecture.

8. Design drawings that range from smooth sketches to detailed drawings to 3D renderings. At the very least, there are well-detailed drawings with fine tolerances and photographs of well-made models. A few outline drawings are not enough!

9, the product from design and manufacturing to the market should have a sufficient understanding of the whole process. If you can know more about industrial manufacturing technology is even better.

10, in the design process time schedule to be very precise. Three-dimensional rendering, modeling, detailed drawing, etc. should be clearly defined time periods. Recognize that employers hire design professionals to make money as quickly as possible!