Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Degree courses may have a special focus, e.g. constructed textiles, mixed media or printed textiles.
- Relevant work experience, through either holiday work or course placements
- Ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) packages
Skills
- 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
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