Textile Designer

Textile Designer Job Description Textile Designers 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. Working In Both Industrial And Non-industrial Locations, They Often Specialise, Or Work In A Specialist Context, Within The Textile Industry. The Two Major Fields Are: interiors (upholstery, Soft Furnishings And Carpets); fabrics For Clothing (fashion Or Specialist, E.g. Fire-proof). Textile Designers May Also Work In Associated Industry Functions, For Example, Designing Wrapping Paper, Packaging, Greetings Cards And Ceramics. Textile Designer Duties/Functions/Responsibilities liaising with clients and technical, marketing and buying staff to plan and develop designs; accurately interpreting and representing clients' ideas; producing sketches, worked-up designs and samples for presentation to customers; making up sets of sample designs; working out design formulae for a group of samples; assessing and approving completed items and production standards; working independently, if self-employed, or liaising closely with colleagues as part of a small team; 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; if self-employed, managing marketing and public relations, finances and day-to-day business activities and maintaining websites.