As per my experience if you ask future for drafting it's not but if you ask future for design it's there……… fun fact is there is no such difference in both the streams but you need knowledge of atleast one particular stream (i.e. power, Oil & gas, tool design etc.) for being a designer. read more
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,employment for drafters is projected to grow by 1% from 2012 through 2022, slower than most IT careerpaths, however CADD drafters entering the field withthe right AutoCAD training and career specializations will still have a great deal of job opportunities. read more
Growth in the engineering services and construction industries is expected to account for most new jobs for drafters. However, computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) technologies allow engineers and architects to perform many tasks that used to be done by drafters, which is expected to temper demand for all drafters. read more
If you are a CAD Operator than your job prospects will be limited. Train/retrain yourself in drafting (Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural or Civil) than your job prospects will increase. Civil and Architectural jobs are tight right now, but electrical remains pretty good in Silicon Valley types of areas. read more