Careers with Textiles
Textiles can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Textiles take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses textiles. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Textiles
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Fashion Creative Director
Fashion Creative Directors define the creative vision of fashion brands, leading designers, marketing teams and product development.
Read career guideFashion Designer
Fashion Designers create clothing, footwear and accessories by combining creativity, trend research and technical design skills.
Read career guideFashion Product Developer
Fashion Product Developers manage the journey from design concept to finished garment, coordinating design, sourcing and manufacturing teams.
Read career guideFashion Production Manager
Fashion Production Managers oversee clothing manufacturing, ensuring products are produced safely, on time, within budget and to specification.
Read career guideFashion Quality Manager
Fashion Quality Managers ensure clothing and textile products consistently meet quality, safety and customer expectations.
Read career guideFashion Stylist
Fashion Stylists select clothing and accessories for photoshoots, advertising campaigns, television productions, events and individual clients.
Read career guideGarment Technologist
Garment Technologists ensure clothing is manufactured to the required quality, fit, durability and safety standards.
Read career guidePattern Cutter
Pattern Cutters create precise templates used to manufacture garments that fit accurately and can be produced efficiently.
Read career guideSample Machinist
Sample Machinists produce prototype garments from design specifications before clothing enters full-scale production.
Read career guideTextile Designer
Textile Designers create patterns, fabrics and materials for clothing, interiors, furnishings and technical products.
Read career guideNot sure which direction fits you?
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