Furniture Designer
Design and create unique furniture from scratch.
Designs engraving plate for printing government securities, such as currency, stamps, and bonds, according to preliminary drawings and knowledge of engraving and printing techniques: Examines preliminary sketch of design from government agency desiring to issue new or modified design. Modifies design to conform with technical characteristics and limitations of reproduction, engraving, and printing equipment and to introduce design elements to discourage counterfeiting, using drawing instruments. Selects or suggests colored inks pleasing to eye, consistent with dignity of security and need to discourage counterfeiting. Confers with representatives of issuing agency to obtain design approval. May originate designs and design suggestions for securities.
Persistent: You keep pushing through, even when faced with tough obstacles.
Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Nationally: $33,000 – $94,000
Main education level: Bachelor's
source: US Dept of Labor