Technical Textile Designer

A technical textiles designer is responsible for the design, product development and sometimes manufacture of technical textiles. They may work with research and development teams or to a customer specification.

 

 

·      devising products to meet performance specifications

·      developing prototypes

·      using specialist Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to produce a range of designs

·      testing new fibres and fabrics and recording the results

·      researching new processes, techniques and technologies

·      writing reports and cost estimates

 

·      understanding of textile structures, manufacturing processes and textile chemistry

·      design and fabric construction skills

·      research and problem solving skills

·      the ability to conduct tests

·      good project management and communication skills

·      IT skills

·      the ability to document research findings

Rising to: between £25,000 and £35,000 a year with experience.