Job Description
Textile designer with ability to create two-dimensional designs that can be used, often as a repeat design, in the production of knit, weave and printed fabrics or textile products.
Specializes or work in a specialist context within the textile industry. The two major areas of textiles are:
interiors, such as upholstery, soft furnishings, and carpets
fabrics for fashion or specialist areas like fireproof materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
The day-to-day responsibilities of a textile designer include:
producing sketches, designs and samples for presentation to customers
making up sets of sample designs
liaising with clients and technical, marketing and buying staff to plan and develop designs
accurately interpreting and representing clients' ideas
working out design formulae for a group of samples
assessing and approving completed items and production standards
using specialist software and computer-aided design (CAD) programs to develop a range of designs
experimenting with colour, fabric and texture
maintaining up-to-date knowledge of new design and production techniques and textile technology
developing new design concepts
ensuring that projects are completed on time
visiting sites and other sources of ideas for designs
sourcing fabrics and other materials at trade fairs, markets and antique shops
attending trade shows, as a delegate or as an exhibitor - this may involve representing the company with a display or stand, or appraising the work of competitors
keeping up to date and spotting fashion trends in fabric design by reading forecasts in trade magazines and using internet resources
developing a network of business contacts
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree in one of the following areas may help your work as a textile designer, whether employed or self-employed:
art and design
fashion
knitwear
surface design
textiles.
Textile degrees may have a specialist focus on printed textiles.
Most fashion degree courses offer a general background in all aspects of fashion design, but it's possible to specialise in:
clothing technology
contour design
costume accessory design
knitwear
production management.
A relevant degree can significantly increase opportunities, but entry is possible with an HND in fashion and/or textile design.
Entry without a degree or HND is possible with good experience, however one will be on boarded as an assistant designer, a machinist or pattern cutter, but career development may be slow unless one has good textile design aptitude
SKILLS:
You'll need to show:
creative flair and artistic ability
a good eye for colour, texture, fabrics and patterns
excellent attention to detail
an interest in fashion and textiles, and an understanding of trends and materials
understanding and experience of using different textile processes and techniques
design skills and the ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) packages will be an added advantage
good communication and teamworking skills
ability to work to deadlines and a budget
WORK EXPERIENCE
Typical experience from employers include:
manufacturing and processing companies that produce clothing, soft furnishings and other textile-based products
large fashion and clothing retailers
design studios and consultancies
small specialist design companies
interior design and decoration services.
How to Apply
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Operations Head
sales@solutionsplaza.co.zw
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