Responsibilities
The day-to-day responsibilities of a textile designer include:
- 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
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
- Design skills and the ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) packages
- Good communication and teamworking skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and a budget
- Gerber Skills Desired but not essential
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm
- Friday 8am to 2pm
This vacancy is being advertised by Rachel Hill Resourcing who are acting as an employment agency / business
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the position