Textile Designer
Specialist in fabrics and materials
Fields of activity | Textile Designer
As a textile designer, you’ll create textile surfaces by applying patterns, structures, and various techniques. This may involve weaving, knitting, printing, or embroidery. You’ll design textiles for a variety of purposes, including furniture, carpets, and clothing.
Your goal as a textile designer is to develop textiles that align with market demands and trends. You’ll collaborate with customers, production companies, and other creatives. Initially, you’ll sketch designs, create patterns, and choose materials, color combinations, and techniques. Finally, you’ll ensure the quality of the finished products after production.
Personal requirements | Textile Designer
- Enjoy working with textiles
- Craftsmanship
- A feel for patterns and colors
- Creativity and an eye for aesthetics
- Accuracy and patience
Path to the profession | Textile Designer
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Take the testPotential jobs | Textile Designer
As a textile designer, you’ll typically work in studios, designing textiles and creating sketches. In most cases, textile planning and design are now done digitally. You can find employment in textile companies, design studios, and fashion or furniture retailers. Additionally, exciting job opportunities await you in fashion and trade magazines or in interior and furniture design.