Careers
Create. Explore new ideas. Contribute to the greater body of design knowledge through scholarship, research, and innovation through the rigorous Doctor of Design at NC State.
Graduates of the Doctor of Design are designers operating at the highest levels of performance. Design research results in essential contributions to understanding, analyzing and ultimately improving the world around us. Engage with a creative community devoted to the cutting edge of applied design investigation, and advance your design career through the academic and networking opportunities provided by this innovative program.
Job Titles
The Doctor of Design program is unique in that it supports a wide range of careers spanning media to buildings and landscapes to urban design and regional planning. The following are just a few of the possible career paths supported by this program:
- Mechanical Product Design Engineer
- Industrial Designer
- Manufacturing Product Design Engineer
- Mechanical Product Design Engineer
- Packaging Designer
- Product Design Engineer
- Product Designer
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Deepen your knowledge. Get the credentials and knowledge you need to build the career you want. Apply today.