What does a Textile Designer do?
Textile designers plan, create, and execute the crafting of original designs and finished products from textile materials. They devise the creative concept, sketch drawings and assemble fabric samples and swatches, and oversee the production of the designs. They often work in close collaboration with other departments, including sales and production, and may formulate presentations including concept illustrations and samples. They stay informed of market trends and consumer preferences. They establish and enforce quality control standards.
Textile designers commonly have a bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, or a related field, along with a background in apparel or textile design. Proficiency using design software programs is expected. In-depth knowledge of market trends and fashion concepts is helpful, as is an understanding of textile production processes.
- Assist in making color comments/approvals on print submit, strike off/bulk submit in a timely fashion.
- Manage operations effectively through the optimization of the manufacturing processes, equipment, scheduling, and efficient supervision of personnel, in order to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost goals and objectives.
- Ensure cells/processes have everything required for efficient starts and normal runs (people, tools, equipment, standard work, paperwork, materials).
- Create/prepare print packages, including CAD artwork/repeats/technical print information/specific placement measurements within calendar deadlines.
- Clearly and accurately communicate print issues/concerns/updates to cross-functional teams and overseas partners verbally and through detailed emails.
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or material sciences.
- Extensive costuming knowledge and experience.
- Advanced technical illustration abilities.
- Experience with splicing and templating.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and good manual dexterity.
How much does a Textile Designer make?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$65,972
/ yrTextile Designer Career Path
Learn how to become a Textile Designer, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Textile Designer Insights
IKEA“It’s got good pay for a student and they worked well around my timetable while at uni.”
Peking Handicraft“My over forty colleague and I felt like she was chosen BECAUSE she was younger.”
CCG Marketing“The company truly cares about your career path and where you want to be within your role.”
Ricoh“Not really any cons except pay was low”
Xerox“Good good good good good”
Office Outlet“not the best nor competitive pay”
Floor & Furnishings“Good good good good good”
Mosharaf Group“Good good good good good.”
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