Jobs
for textile design graduates may be found in textile mills, textile converting
houses, textile design studios and vertical manufacturers (garment manufacturers
who produce their own fabric).
Personal Qualities
Required. The personal qualities required for all the jobs listed below
are similar. On jobs other than those of a strictly technical nature,
a high degree of creativity is a must as well as an excellent color sense
and eye for fashion trends. Other requirements include neatness, ability
to follow through on a job from start to finish ability to follow instructions,
and work at a fast pace. Interpersonal skills are required in those jobs
involving public contact.
Textile
Design
Does original textile designs may
also do color combinations and repeats.
Colorist
Does various color combinations
of existing designs.
Assistant
to Stylist
Sets up appointments for stylist,
acts as liaison with mills, works with clients and salespeople in stylist's
absence, keeps clerical records.
Embroidery
Designer
Does a detailed technical drawing
on graph paper of designs for lace and embroidery. Limited use of color.
Handweaver
Executes designer's ideas on handloom.
Silk
Screen Artist
Executes designer's ideas through
silk screen process. They make screens as well as do the printing. After
a time may be given opportunity to create own designs.
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