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A Textile Designer creates fabric and textile products. You might produce new designs and experiment with different colours and materials. Textile Designers may produce individual pieces or create work in large quantities. You might use a range of methods to create your textiles or specialise in a particular technique.
Textile Designers should be passionate about their craft and have excellent technical skills. You’ll need to be creative and able to market your product. Textile Designers should be able to manage their time well and may have to work to a deadline. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to liaise with suppliers and customers.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Textile Designer.
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The MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles advances your creative expression and career in fashion. Gain essential skills in sewing, pattern cutting, screen printing, digital design, and fashion drawing. This qualification equips you with cognitive, technical, and communication skills for analysing, planning, and managing production and business in the fashion industry. Career opportunities include assistant designers, product developers, patternmakers, production supervisors, and roles in marketing, public relations, buying, and visual merchandising. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 18 months.
Learn how to design and produce a range of fabrics and textiles with the MST40119 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development, and Production. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to workshop your design concepts then put them through your production, marketing and sale channels. The course covers a range of manufacturing, screen printing and dying techniques as well as backend essentials like quality standards and safety. Enquire now for the full list of study units, specialisation areas (and their availability), and upcoming enrolment dates in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Textile Designer generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced stable employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 1,800 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Textile Designer. Textile Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Textile Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production. You’ll develop the skills to design and produce a range of fabrics and textiles. This course covers manufacturing, screen printing and dying techniques and also looks at topics such as quality standards and safety.
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Here are some potential career pathways within textiles, clothing and footwear. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
Leather Worker
$960 weekly pay
Sewing Machinist
Curtain Installer
$1,150 weekly pay
Curtain Maker
Pattern Maker
$1,250 weekly pay
Sail Maker
TCF Mechanic
Textile Designer
Upholsterer
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