Product designer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for product designer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for product designer is 22211 (Industrial designers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
22211
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 22211 covers
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.
| Unit group | 22211 — Industrial designers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
- Analyze the intended use of product and user preferences
- Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production
- Develop manual and computer-assisted design (CAD) concepts, sketches or models for approval
- Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications and guidelines for production and construct prototype of design
- Consult with engineers and production staff during manufacturing stage.
To use NOC 22211 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 22211 →
Other job titles under NOC 22211
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 22211, one of these may fit better:
- Advertising designer — NOC 52120 (Graphic designers and illustrators, TEER 2)
- Aircraft interior designer — NOC 52121 (Interior designers and interior decorators, TEER 2)
- Bank note designer — NOC 52120 (Graphic designers and illustrators, TEER 2)
- Clothing designer — NOC 53123 (Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers, TEER 3)
- Costume designer — NOC 53123 (Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers, TEER 3)
- Display designer — NOC 64100 (Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers, TEER 4)
- Embedded software designer — NOC 21231 (Software engineers and designers, TEER 1)
- Fabric designer — NOC 53123 (Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers, TEER 3)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for product designer?+
In NOC 2021, "product designer" is an example title in unit group 22211 — Industrial designers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural and applied sciences and related occupations" broad category.
Is product designer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 22211 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does product designer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 22211 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a product designer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 22211 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says product designer but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 22211. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.