Overview
Textile designers develop two-dimensional designs that may be utilised in the manufacture of knit, weave, and printed textiles or textile items, generally as a repetitive design. Textile design is the art of embellishing or printing on a cloth or fabric. The diploma programme prepares students for a variety of jobs in textile mills and consulting firms. Textile designers create drawings, designs, and samples to offer to customers, as well as work on textile sample sets. They also plan and create designs in collaboration with clients and technical, marketing, and purchasing teams.
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Abilities and Aptitude needed
A fundamental awareness of colour, texture, and pattern is required of textile designers. They also demand strong design abilities and a thorough understanding of the varied processes and properties of various textile materials. They are up to date on current market trends. They should also be able to operate as part of a team and have excellent communication abilities. They're also familiar with the software that's utilised in textile design. In the case of freelancers, they also require marketing, financial, and administrative abilities. They must possess research and data-handling abilities.
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Internship opportunities are available for individuals pursuing Textile Designing with a 1-year ITI Merit qualification. Gain practical experience in textile design, color selection, print techniques, and fabric production. Assist in pattern creation, printing screen preparation, machine operation, and quality control. Learn about textile manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards. Develop skills in design software, color mixing, and fabric testing. Collaborate with experienced professionals to contribute to real-world textile design projects.
Career outlook
Textile designers work for textile mills, designing and printing fabrics. They can work for the government, such as the Indian Ministry of Textiles, or private companies, such as private fashion businesses. One can operate as a colour and stylist specialist, print and pattern developer, textile illustrator, and so on as a textile designer.