textile designers job description includes:
Researching
Keeping up with fashion and textile design trends and researching new fabrics and materials
Creating designs
Using computeraided design (CAD) software or by hand to create patterns sketches and samples
Experimenting
Trying out different colors textures and fabrics
Communicating
Working with clients and other staff to understand their needs and presenting designs to customers for evaluation
Producing
Making up samples using dyeing and printing methods and producing handmade products or sending designs for manufacture
Selling
Marketing and selling products online at craft fairs or through retail outlets
Staying up to date
Keeping track of design trends and developments in manufacturing technologies
Textile designers may also specialize in one area such as clothing furnishing fabrics or handcrafted textiles.
Textile designers may need to travel nationally or internationally and work long hours including evenings and weekends.
meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages.
Education
Graduation