i wanna i wanna i wanna be a 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.

Many textile designers are self-employed, while others work as part of a design team.