Textile Designer career guide
Textile Designers create patterns, fabrics and materials for clothing, interiors, furnishings and technical products.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Textile Designer do?
Textile Designers create patterns, fabrics and materials for clothing, interiors, furnishings and technical products.
- Studios
- Design offices
- Manufacturing facilities
- Fashion brands
- Homeware manufacturers
- Textile manufacturers
- Design studios
How to become a Textile Designer
Textile designers combine artistic creativity with technical knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
Degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design or Surface Pattern Design.
- University
- College
- Degree apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Textile Designer
- Creativity
- Drawing
- Colour theory
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Senior Textile Designer
- Design Manager
- Creative Director
- Design Director
- Business Owner
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