United States
Sector
Keyword
Textile Designer
Minimum Graduate in Textile Designing
Minimum experience of 1 to 5 years in the relevant field
The tasks a Textile Designer is expected to perform include:
Developing patterns to creates designs for use in manufacture of cloth
Studying the cuttings of designs that are brought out by other Indian as well as foreign mills
Reviewing the literature on textile designing
Watching and viewing all the available literature on textile designing
Watching the current trends in style
Developing the designs of new patterns and colour combinations
Preparing the rough drawing of designs
Reproducing the final designs on graph paper
Indicating the inter-lacement of warp and weft
Supervising and inserting of pattern on dobby or jacquard looms
Examining the samples of woven pattern
Correcting or making amendments in the design on graph, if necessary
Checking the functioning of cards punched by Card Cutter
Pegging the lattice done by the Lattice Rigger
Skilled in providing quality textiles designs in a particular time frame
In-depth knowledge of fabrics, weaves, embroidery and print techniques
Extensive knowledge of designing and exposure in research and development of current fashion trends
Proficient in developing patterns to creates designs
Knowledge of all the available literature on textile designing
Skilled in developing new patterns and colour combinations for designs
Not applicable
Creative
Hard working
Manual dexterity
Patient
Dedicated
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous according to The Factories Act, 1948
For candidates with experience - INR 9,300 to INR 34,800 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Textile & Handloom; Apparel Industry in India
Indian textiles and apparel have a history of fine craftsmanship and global appeal. Cotton, silk and denim from India are highly popular abroad and with the upsurge in Indian design talent, Indian apparel has also found success in the fashion centers of the world.
India is the second largest producer of textiles and garments in the world with an enormous raw material and manufacturing base. This industry accounts for almost 24per cent of the world?s spindle capacity and eight per cent of global rotor capacity. In the near future, India's apparel exports to developed markets are expected to increase considerably. India has the potential to increase its textile and apparel share in the world trade from 4.5 per cent to eight per cent and reach US$ 80 million by 2020. So, this sector will have a lot of demand for a Textile Designer in the present as well as in the future.
Textile manufacturing units
Leather companies
Boutiques
Cities and towns across India
Government and private institutes across India