Industrial Designer — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Industrial Designer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Industrial Designer × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Industrial Designers (ANZSCO 232312) may qualify for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, which provides a permanent residence pathway for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government. This occupation's eligibility depends on its inclusion on the relevant state or territory occupation list at the time of application. Skills assessment for Industrial Designers is typically conducted by the Design Institute of Australia. Applicants must lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and achieve a sufficient points score to receive a nomination invitation. State nomination adds 5 points to the overall score. English language proficiency at the competent level is a standard requirement. The Subclass 190 visa grants permanent residence upon grant, giving holders full work rights across Australia without regional living obligations. Processing times vary between states and depend on occupation demand, quota availability, and application completeness. Government fees are approximately AUD 4,240 for the primary applicant. Skills assessment fees are payable separately to the assessing authority. Applicants are advised to monitor state occupation lists carefully as inclusions can change between assessment rounds. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Industrial Designer
State nominations for Industrial Designer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.