Textile and Apparel Designing
Textile and Apparel is one of the three most essential commodities of human life; food, clothing, and shelter. However, over the years the clothing has become more than an essential commodity and is identified as Fashion. Textile and Apparel Designers these days use immense creative and imaginary skills to create a product which is unique, having an amazing design, and comfort. In fact, these designers along with artistic skills make use of technology to prepare unique designs to create products like carpets, curtains, fabrics and so on. These textile and apparel designers need to keep themselves updated with the latest trends, demands, and market scenarios.
Role Desciption
Textile Designers are responsible for creating patterns or designs for printed, knitted or woven textiles. They are involved in designing and creating new ideas and fresh takes and designing clothing, accessories, furniture and fabrics. They meet clients to understand the needs, give presentations and demonstrate art work.
Eligibility
| Route 1 | 10+ 2 in any stream |
| B. Des. (Textile design) for 4 years | |
| Advanced Diploma in Textile Designing/ PG Diploma in Apparel Design/ M. Des. (Textile design) for 2 years | |
| Route 2 | 10+2 in science stream with PCM |
| B. Tech Textile engineering for 4 years | |
| Advanced Diploma in Textile Designing/ PG Diploma in Apparel Design/ M. Des. (Textile design) for 2 years |
Pros/Cons
Pros
- Job satisfaction in getting associated with big brands and seeing your creations in retail outlets
- Opportunity to start independent business
- Great prospects
Cons
- Competition is tough
- Need to handle criticism by clients sometimes
- Lot of exposure to dyes and chemicals
- Pressure for unique and latest creations
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Career Path
Textile and Apparel Designing
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Skills
Recruitment Area
Interiors designing firms ,
Fashion and apparel brands ,
Cloth manufacturing mills ,
Handlooms .
Recruiters
Fab India ,
Bombay Dyeing ,
Donear Industries Ltd ,
Aditya Birla Home Décor ,
Future Group ,
Grasim Industries Ltd ,
Raymonds .
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Recruitment Area
Interiors designing firms ,
Fashion and apparel brands ,
Cloth manufacturing mills ,
Handlooms .
Recruiters
Fab India ,
Bombay Dyeing ,
Donear Industries Ltd ,
Aditya Birla Home Décor ,
Future Group ,
Grasim Industries Ltd ,
Raymonds .
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