Design Strategist

A Design Strategist develops and implements design strategies to meet business goals and enhance user experiences. You might work in design firms, marketing agencies, or corporate environments. Design Strategists focus on understanding market trends, user needs, and business objectives to create effective design solutions. You’ll conduct research, develop design concepts, and collaborate with designers and stakeholders to ensure strategies align with overall goals.

Design Strategists play a crucial role in shaping successful design projects. You’ll need strong analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. You’ll liaise with clients, project managers, and design teams to ensure that design strategies are both innovative and practical, driving business success.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a design strategist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant International Marketer Content Strategist Media Planner Blog Writer Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Literary Agent Political Consultant Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Advertising Executive Policy Writer
+ 87 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Presales Consultant Junior Website Designer Creative Entrepreneur Account Manager Marketer Information Officer Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Strategist Paid Search Manager Student Recruitment Officer Online Content Creator Campaign Manager Publishing Coordinator Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Creative Writer Science Communicator Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant International Marketer Content Strategist Media Planner Blog Writer Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Literary Agent Political Consultant Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Advertising Executive Policy Writer + 87 more
BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Online
12 months
$4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist International Marketer Marketing Project Manager Content Strategist Blog Writer Advertising Copywriter Feature Writer Freelance Writer Advertising Executive
+ 88 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist International Marketer Marketing Project Manager Content Strategist Blog Writer Advertising Copywriter Feature Writer Freelance Writer Advertising Executive + 88 more

Design Thinking for Innovation: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Strategist Product Manager Service Designer
Innovation Strategist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Strategist Product Manager Service Designer Innovation Strategist + 1 more

Graduate Certificate of Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant Art Director Design Strategist
UX Designer Design Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Consultant Art Director Design Strategist UX Designer Design Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Product Design)
On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Plant Engineer Design Engineer
Design Strategist Sail Maker Craftsperson
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Plant Engineer Design Engineer Design Strategist Sail Maker Craftsperson + 3 more

Bachelor of Illustration
On Campus
3 years
$60,480
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Strategist Character Designer Storyboard Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Strategist Character Designer Storyboard Artist
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