- Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
- Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
- Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material
Technical textiles designer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Technical textiles designers research, create and test textiles for use in healthcare, manufacturing and construction materials.
Technical textiles designers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Technical textiles designer you will typically work 9am to 5pm.
This occupation tends to be:
- Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading
| Average salary |
| 23,794 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Technical textiles designer
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24,895 GBP
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21,552 GBP
Average salary for part-time Technical textiles designer
Average salary for full-time Technical textiles designer
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Salary over time for Technical textiles designer
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20,495 GBP
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20,750 GBP
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Future outlook for Technical textiles designers
Very good outlook
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average) Technical textiles designer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Technical textiles designer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Technical textiles designer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
