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NOC 22211 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Industrial designers. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Natural & applied sciences
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Definition
Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms or they may be self-employed.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Industrial Designers fall under NOC code 22211 within the TEER 2 category. These professionals conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products, working across diverse sectors such as manufacturing industries, private design consulting firms, or as self-employed individuals. For Canadian immigration purposes, this occupation is highly valued and is eligible for key economic pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
According to the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) framework, typical duties for NOC 22211 include consulting with clients to determine design requirements, preparing design concepts, sketches, and detailed 3D models, and determining materials, production costs, and manufacturing specifications. To qualify under this classification, candidates generally require a university degree or college diploma in industrial design or a closely related discipline, along with a strong portfolio showcasing creative and technical design capabilities.
Express Entry candidates under NOC 22211 can claim points for their skilled work experience, which must be verified through official reference letters outlining these exact ESDC-aligned duties.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Industrial designers is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Industrial designers is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.