243234 Textile Designer

Fashion Designers are excluded from this occupation. Fashion Designers are included in Occupation 243231 Fashion Designer.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Researches and prepares textile design concepts based on current trends, client needs, and artistic insights
• Develops colour palettes that resonate with fabric design themes, and creates original patterns, prints, textures, and illustrations for various types of cloth and fabric
• Chooses the appropriate fabric and yarn types based on specific designs
• Provides detailed specifications for production, such as yarn counts and weave structures, to ensure consistent output
• Creates prototype designs or samples using manual and digital techniques
• Tests and evaluates textile designs for quality, durability, and functionality
• Collaborates with clients, design teams, manufacturers, and suppliers to understand design requirements and specifications