MidGrowing growth
Textile Designer
Create patterns and surfaces for fabric
$40,000 – $85,000/yrDesign prints, weaves, and surface patterns for fashion, home, and industrial textiles.
Highlights
Common tasks
Create repeat patterns, specify colorways, and coordinate with manufacturers on production.
Potential downsides
Manufacturing minimums, trend-driven obsolescence, and licensing vs. employment tradeoffs.
Skills
Visual designCreativityPrototypingIdeation
Interests
Creating & designingBuilding productsMedia & entertainment
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativeHands-on
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