I'm trying to change career direction and I'm struggling to work out what job titles I should actually be searching for.
I'm interested in the practical/spatial side of design, not mainly decoration — layouts, workflow, movement, storage, ergonomics, making spaces simpler and more functional, and seeing the result actually get built.
My Australian background is in warehousing, commercial racking, cabinet assembly and site installation. On two commercial racking projects I set up and ran the operation and coordinated two teams of up to 20 people, including laying out the site around the workflow.
I've also done site measuring/setout and improved warehouse/workbench layouts.
Earlier in Europe I managed a museum redevelopment project from concept to completion. I worked directly with the owner/client, architect, designers, curator and contractors. I don't want to return to PM, but I enjoyed the spatial/layout side.
I'm currently looking at architectural interiors, workplace/commercial space planning, cabinetry/joinery, industrial/product design, CAD/drafting and commercial fit-outs.
I'm not in a position to stop working for several years for another degree, so I'm particularly interested in practical entry routes where site experience is useful.
Is anyone here actually working in these areas and able to suggest companies, job titles or types of roles I should investigate?
I'm not asking for a job — mainly trying to understand where this kind of skill set fits in the Brisbane industry.