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Other useful subjects include:\u003Cbr>􀁸 fashion and textiles\u003Cbr>􀁸 art and design\u003Cbr>􀁸 textiles and surface design\u003Cbr>Entry requirements-You'll usually need:\u003Cbr>􀁸 a foundation studies diploma in art and design\u003Cbr>􀁸 1 or 2 A levels for a foundation degree or higher national diploma\u003Cbr>􀁸 2 to 3 A levels for a degree\u003Cbr>College\u003Cbr>You may be able to get into this career by studying for a college qualification like the Level 3 Diploma in Textile Design and Manufacture.\u003Cbr>Entry requirements-You'll usually need:\u003Cbr>􀁸 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) for a level 3 course\u003Cbr>Apprenticeship\u003Cbr>You could complete an advanced apprenticeship in fashion and textiles.\u003Cbr>Entry requirements-You'll usually need:\u003Cbr>􀁸 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), usually including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship\u003Cbr>Work\u003Cbr>You could start work as a textile operative or design assistant, get relevant work experience and qualifications, and then move into textile design.\u003Cbr>Career tips\u003Cbr>You'll need to present a design portfolio when you're looking for work. You can also use your portfolio to make job applications to companies whose products match your style. |  |  |\n\nWhat you’ll do  \n􀁸 producing initial sketches by hand, or on a computer using design software  \n􀁸 reworking designs until they meet the customer’s needs  \n􀁸 making up samples or having them made by technicians  \n􀁸 researching design trends to decide what will sell  \n􀁸 investigating new textiles made from sustainable materials  \n􀁸 working with clients, technical staff, marketing and buying staff  \n􀁸 keeping up-to-date with developments in manufacturing technology  \nProfessional and industry bodies  \nYou could join The Textile Institute and The Textile Society for professional development training.  \nFurther information  \nYou can find out more about careers and training in textile design through Creative Choices.  \nSkills Required – You’ll need:  \n􀁸 design skills and knowledge  \n􀁸 knowledge of engineering science and technology  \n􀁸 the ability to come up with new ways of doing things  \n􀁸 to be thorough and pay attention to detail  \n􀁸 analytical thinking skills  \n􀁸 persistence and determination  \n􀁸 the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools  \n􀁸 thinking and reasoning skills  \n􀁸 to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently  \n\n| Related Careers\u003Cbr>􀁸 Analytical textile technologist\u003Cbr>􀁸 Costume designer\u003Cbr>􀁸 Fashion designer\u003Cbr>􀁸 Garment technologist\u003Cbr>􀁸 Graphic designer |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| Salary\u003Cbr>These figures are a guide.\u003Cbr>Starter: £ 15, 000\u003Cbr>Experienced: £ 40, 000 |  |\n\nCareer paths and progression  \nWith experience, you could progress to a senior design position, or work as a product or project manager.  \nYou could also move into part-time teaching, or set up your own business.  \nLabour Market Information  \nIn North West England there are currently 6166  \nProduct, clothing and related designers in employment.  \n[www.icould.com](www.icould.com)  \nWhat is labour market information?  \nLabour Market Information (LMI) is the name for facts and figures about jobs and employment.  \nThe information is used to give an overall picture of the past, present and future of work.  \nThe labour market is the term used to describe the amount of people working and looking for work, and the amount of","cbCaiuvaoar6psxX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuvaoar6psxX","pdf",442850,"English","# Entry Requirements\n## University\n## College\n## Apprenticeship\n## Work\n# What you’ll do\n# Career tips\n# Skills Required\n# Related Careers\n# Salary\n# Career paths and progression\n# Labour Market Information\n## What is labour market information?\n# Working Hours\n# Working Environment","[{\"question\":\"What entry routes can lead to a career as a textile designer?\",\"answer\":\"You can enter through a university course, a college course, an apprenticeship, or by starting work and building relevant experience before moving into textile design.\"},{\"question\":\"What tasks will a textile designer typically perform?\",\"answer\":\"A textile designer produces initial sketches, reworks designs to match customer needs, prepares or commissions samples, researches trends, investigates sustainable textiles, and collaborates with clients and technical and marketing teams.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills and preparation are commonly required for this role?\",\"answer\":\"You need design skills, analytical thinking, persistence and attention to detail, and the ability to use computer software packages competently. 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