Design Drafter: Pros and Cons
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After the initial idea or plan is setup, the design drafter helps flesh out the project with sketches and designs for the builders. Read on to find out some of the pros and cons of becoming a design drafter.
| Pros of Being a Design Drafter |
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| Career advancement opportunities to intermediate and senior positions* |
| Many different educational routes (college, community college, technical school, training, etc.) * |
| Multiple specialties available* |
| Full-time, part-time and contract based work opportunities* |
| Cons of Being a Design Drafter |
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| Extended periods in front of a computer may cause injuries (eyes strain and wrist problems)* |
| Little to no change in job growth (1% growth from 2012-2022)* |
| Employment is tied to factors like manufacturing, construction and the economy* |
| Job outsourcing* |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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