Textile Design

Careers After FIDM

Textile Designer

Live in a material world. Create textile designs for a variety of
apparel, and interiors markets, including printed, woven
and knit fabrics. A Textile Designer can be a Print
Designer, Embroidery or Yarn Dye Designer.

Textile Stylist

Get trendy about textiles.  Work with clients
and merchandising departments to plan
future fabric groups.  Develop designs
based on color, print, woven, and knit
trends in the market.  Travel to national
and international markets to research
trends.

Surface Designer

Design at the top level.  Develop surface and
decorative patterns for apparel, embroidery,
lace, upholstery, carpets, area rugs, wallpaper,
dinnerware, bedding, and wrapping paper.

Colorist

Get colorful.  Choose color combinations for Textile
Designs.  Stay current on new color trends and
consult with color forecasting associations.