- Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.
- Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
- Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based
Textile designer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Textile designers create fabric designs and patterns for woven, knitted and printed materials for clothes and interior furnishings.
Textile designers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Textile designer you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 23,794 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Textile designer
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24,895 GBP
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21,552 GBP
Average salary for part-time Textile designer
Average salary for full-time Textile designer
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11,971 GBP
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11,543 GBP
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12,619 GBP
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23,794 GBP
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21,552 GBP
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24,895 GBP
Salary over time for Textile designer
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20,495 GBP
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20,750 GBP
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21,175 GBP
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21,747 GBP
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22,522 GBP
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23,375 GBP
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23,794 GBP
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22,509 GBP
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24,925 GBP
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Future outlook for Textile designers
Very good outlook
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average) Textile designer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Textile designer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Textile designer.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Textile designer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Textile designer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
