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motivated/enthusiastic

show a passion for work, previous achievements. seem proud of what you do and like you have a drive to push to do better

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related qualifaction

mention undergraduate degree in textile design, strong drive in print/cad

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strong cad skills

skilled in photoshop/illustrator and basics such as ppt/word. able to manipulate/create designs while also clearly/professionally presenting them using various softwares

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'fresh ideas'

staying trend aware for colour ways, patterns and application and recognising changes in consumers and what they want. adapting

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'new looks for apparael, accessories, home textiles, packaging'

need to be skilled in different placement designs, and know how different applications effect the shapes/scales/colour choices of a pattern

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working in a team - good communication skills, ability to hear and respond to criticism

example of time working in a team while also having individual drive to succeed.

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https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/illustrator
As an illustrator, you'll work to commercial briefs to inform, persuade or entertain a client's intended audience, adjusting the mood and style of images accordingly.

You'll typically specialise in a particular design medium, such as drawing, photography or digital illustration.

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https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/textile-designer
Textile designers create two-dimensional designs that can be used, often as a repeat design, in the production of knit, weave and printed fabrics or textile products.

Working in both industrial and non-industrial locations, they often specialise or work in a specialist context within the textile industry. The two major areas of textiles are:

interiors, such as upholstery, soft furnishings, and carpets

fabrics for fashion or specialist areas like fireproof materials.

Some textile designers are self-employed, while others work as part of a design team.

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https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/printmaker
'as a printmaker, you'll design the prints yourself and create them using techniques such as intaglio (methods of etching and engraving), lithography and screen printing, on wood, metal, stone or other materials. After which, you'll transpose them onto another surface, generally using a printing press. Surfaces can include glass, cloth and paper.

Electronic and digital printing processes are increasingly being used by printmakers, alongside more traditional craft-based methods. This has increased collaborative working with computer artists.'

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    Luscious flowers art print archival print trees art print art image 0RobinMeadDesigns 

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big, statement patches of colour

eyecatching

abstract, less illustrative

use of embroidery/beading for texture

displaying prints/designs in unusual ways

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'Working as a retail buyer, you'll plan and select a range of products to sell in retail outlets. You'll need to consider several factors when making purchasing decisions including customer demand, including price, quality and availability. Market trends, store policy and financial budgets are other considerations and restraints.

You'll also source new merchandise and review existing items to ensure products remain competitive. By fully understanding customer needs, you are able to maximise profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.'

prospects.ac.uk

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'As a product designer, you'll create a range of items, from everyday products such as mobile phones, household appliances and cars, to larger items such as industrial tools, equipment and machinery.

Using your understanding of technology, materials and manufacturing methods, you’ll improve the design and usability of an item. This may involve working on new products or improving existing ones.

meet with clients to establish the design brief, including concept, performance and production criteria

work on ideas as part of a team or developing design concepts using computer-aided design (CAD), being mindful of the client's budget

take part in specialist or multidisciplinary team meetings

sketch initial design ideas

identify the suitability and availability of materials

produce detailed, final hand drawings and specifications or, more likely, using dedicated computer software (CAD) to produce design specifications, including parts lists and costings

make samples or working models by hand or by using computerised prototyping equipment

test the design concept by computerised modelling or physical hands-on testing of models

research materials, processes or market requirements

arrange meetings and liaise with engineers and other departments, including marketing, to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues

occasionally travel to clients' production facilities to evaluate the feasibility of production

make presentations to senior design management or clients, either when bidding for a contract or to present design proposals

carry out administrative duties, if you work as a freelance designer.'

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'As a printmaker, you'll design the prints yourself and create them using techniques such as intaglio (methods of etching and engraving), lithography and screen printing, on wood, metal, stone or other materials. After which, you'll transpose them onto another surface, generally using a printing press. Surfaces can include glass, cloth and paper.

Electronic and digital printing processes are increasingly being used by printmakers, alongside more traditional craft-based methods. This has increased collaborative working with computer artists.

As a printmaker, you'll need to:

use printmaking techniques like etching, screen printing, lithography, relief printing (e.g. woodcut, linocut), intaglio printing, letterpress and computer-generated images to produce prints

print on a variety of surfaces, e.g. plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood and paper

respond to a client's brief

advise clients on the technical aspects of production

create prints to specifications, e.g. working as a master printer for artists

produce multiple copies of an artist's work, otherwise known as editioning

be aware of and follow health and safety procedures.

Common commercial or educational tasks include:

producing promotional items, such as catalogues, t-shirts, and signs

printing on exhibition display stands

silk screen printing for posters

planning and delivering classes and workshops to teach printmaking techniques to artists, students or the general public.

If self-employed, you may also need to:

take responsibility for the running and financing of premises, like a workshop or studio

oversee the day-to-day tasks associated with running a small business, for example keeping accounts or developing an advertising strategy

undertake part-time work, such as teaching, to supplement your income.'

www.prospects.ac.uk

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'As a community arts worker, you'll promote artistic activities to local groups and individuals to support their development and improve their quality of life.

You'll mainly work in areas where there are social, cultural or environmental issues and will use a range of art forms to engage with these different community groups'

prospects.ac.uk

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Community arts worker

Conservator

Further education teacher

Graphic designer

Higher education lecturer

Printmaker

Product designer

Retail buyer

Secondary school teacher

Stylist

Visual merchandiser

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'Textile designers create two-dimensional designs that can be used, often as a repeat design, in the production of knit, weave and printed fabrics or textile products.

Working in both industrial and non-industrial locations, they often specialise or work in a specialist context within the textile industry. The two major areas of textiles are:

interiors, such as upholstery, soft furnishings, and carpets

fabrics for fashion or specialist areas like fireproof materials.

Some textile designers are self-employed, while others work as part of a design team.'

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'A fashion designer is responsible for creating eye-catching, innovative designs that will propel the brand to the next level. They are responsible for the entire design of the piece of clothing. A few of the main duties of a fashion designer are sketching out a new design, deciding which type of fabric to use, displaying the piece at an event, and creating a manufacturing plan. They also have to test the design on various models and people. Some of the jobs titles that a fashion designer could grow into are art director and head designer.

A fashion designer should have two years of experience in design as well as a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in fashion design. One of the most important skills that a fashion designer will have is great attention to detail. Another skill is self motivated as the fashion designer will have to create innovative designs in order to be successful.'

www.glassdoor.co.uk

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'Most illustrators are self-employed, running their own studios or working from home. They are normally commissioned directly or via an agent to produce drawings for newspapers, magazines, books and catalogues.

Typical responsibilities of the job include:

liaising with editors, authors or designers

negotiating contracts and timescales

undertaking relevant research and generating ideas

drawing rough sketches for approval

producing final illustrations

promoting and running a business.

While graphic designers work on the bigger picture, eg page layout, illustrators do more drawing, though there can be some overlap between the two, particularly when working for a smaller employer.'

targetjobs.co.uk

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'A colour technologist’s responsibilities will vary depending on the industry that they work in. For example, some create dyes for textiles while others help choose paints and inks for printers. Colour technologists will be involved in all stages of the production process, from design to testing and marketing.

modifying and/or developing new pigments and dyes

liaising with suppliers, customers, manufacturers and factory production managers

providing technical advice to design, dying, marketing and production staff

devising precise bulk colour reproduction processes

using specialist computer systems, including CAD software

evaluating, identifying and selecting products from suppliers

checking products for suitability and testing for performance under various conditions

controlling production and quality standards

ensuring colour fastness, accurate colour reproduction, stability and durability of products

using colour measuring equipment to ensure colour reliability in dyes and pigments

keeping up to date with trends and innovations within the profession'

targetjobs.co.uk

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'Textile technologists work with a variety of materials including man-made and natural textiles, leather, fur, plastics and metals. They may be responsible for developing fabrics for furnishings, clothing, household items, medical supplies, or textiles for use within the automotive industry.'

targetjobs.co.uk

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Directly related:

Clothing/textile technologist

Colour technologist

Illustrator

Interior and spatial designer

Fashion designer

Textile designer

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Textile Design is the creative process by which different kinds of materials/designs are prepared by methods including weaving threads/yarns and also by using dyeing, embroidery and printing methods.

The textiles prepared in this process are used in various purposes such as clothing on furniture, towels, carpets, rugs, drapes, wallpapers, stationary designs, prints, etc

For an aspirant to build a career in textile designing must know about design and style as there are vast-ranging opportunities. They must be innovative and creative and must incline to art and fashion.

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A textile design portfolio is essential, a portfolio is what you will use to market and showcase your work to potential clients. They will use it to review your collections and designs, as well as work process.

PHYSICAL/WEBSITE: it's common practice nowadays to have both a physical and digital copy of a portfolio. Digtial can link towards professional social media accounts which showcase workflow and outcomes. In any physical interview it is expected that a book portfolio will be available to look throuhg, these can include buisness cards and a CV too.

RESEARCH: Research a company before going to an interview and adjust the portfolio acordingly, an intensley feminine, delicate brand isnt going to be interested in intense abstract patterns.

RANGE: Create 3-5 collections within your portfolio containing 3-10 designs each. You want a story to follow each collection and to have clear products/functions in mind for your designs. You're either wanting to show a distinct handwriting in your work, or your ability to work to a high quality across a range of styles and design types; whatever suits the company you're pitching to.

PRACTICE:  Ensure you know what you're oging to say about each piece and process before you go in for the interview. You need to be able to explain your choices and thoughts throughout a process and ensure that the client knows that you can replicate the same quality of work consistently. This wont be put across if you cannot sell yourself and your own work.

PALLETTE: Showing your designs colour palletes bellow a collecton is a good way to let your client know how you work with colours, see combinations and apply them to your work. Different industires require different pallettes, and it's good practice to display these pallettes effectively. Interior pallettes need to be toned down and more subtile to ensure they're livable, whereas clothing pallettes have the space to be more intense and eyecatching. It's about showing this understanding to a client.

VISUALISATIONS: Adding visualisations or high quality product photos make it easy for an art director to visualise your designs physically and really help to explain your creative process for a pattern. It is the easiest way to explain your ideas to someone else and sell them effectively.

PROCESS:
Clients will want to see how you develop an initial sketch to a final polished pattern. Showing this process makes it really clear to see how you've tweaked and edited your designs to better fit a purpose and this will naturally lead onto a more natural conversation about the development of your designs.

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Founded in 2007 by Stephanie Housley. They create surface pattern designs for home and giftware. Begins the creative process with a story and uses fabric as a medium to illustrate using machien embroidery.
Designed to be uplifting/positive with a focus on natural materials offset by the detail of the embroidery.

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Bold, eclectic and imperfect pillows, bags, and wallpapers. Erin works out of an old cotton mill in Maine and is committed to using domestically-produced materials. Also, Erin is an interior designer, textile maker, and style consultant.

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Kate Loudoun Shand patterns are bold, colourful and eyecatching - specializing in linens. Each design starts as a hand-painted pattern, done in ink, house-paint, or gouache, which are then either screen-printed or digitally printed in small batches. Kate gest her inspiration from various places, but she likes to brings joy into everything she designs.

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In 2016 I shadowed at HRG LTD, a integrated marketing agency based in Northampton.; their clients include Nestle, William Grant & Sons, Danone, Shell etc. While here I learnt about the process of turning a brief/idea into a presentable, polished outcome. I sat in on design meetings over the week and watched these inital ideas get reworked and perfected until they were suitable for the client while also dealing with my own responsibilties of preparing presentations to be shown to design teams.

HRG has a large range of deparments with teams of people with intensely varying skill sets and backgrounds. They actively seek out those with creative degrees as they know they will give different viewpoints on a brief.

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Unplucked is a platform to create interesting, fun, useful, and ethically produced objects for the home. They channel designs commissioned from UK-based inspiring artists and designers into UK produced interior furnishings and everyday domestic items.

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https://surfacepatternmarketplace.com/the-top-ten-textile-designers-2020/

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1 - Marilyn Kern Textile Designs, Inc

Marilyn Kern Is a New York established award-winning studio, as well as agent to printmakers in the U.S.A., United Kingdom, Italy, and Denmark. Marilyn and her team provide textile design and surface patterns and trend direction to some of the most influential manufacturers and textile mills in the industry. web

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Founded by designer Mili Suleman, KUFRI values authenticity and imperfection. By embracing production "flaws" in their products and ensuring that no two designs are exactly the same, KUFRI is preserving the way weaving has been for centuries: raw, genuine, and utterly artistic. Kufri.

Coral & Tusk is a true one-of-a-kind textile company, creating surface pattern designs for the home, and giftwares. Stephanie Housley founded Coral & Tusk in 2007. Her creative process starts with a story, and then she puts her ideas down on fabric as an illustration, which she then machine embroiders the design. Designed with an uplifting spirit. Totally unique and one of a kind, each with a focus on the natural linen balanced with the artistry and detail of embroidery, a Coral & Tusk piece is sure to surprise and delight. Coral & Tusk.

A lover of contemporary, bold patterns, Kate Loudoun Shand specializes in linens. Each design starts as a hand-painted pattern, done in ink, house-paint, or gouache, which are then either screen-printed or digitally printed in small batches. Kate loves to get her inspiration from various places and she follows no rule, but she lokes to brings joy into everything she designs . Kate and her family divide their time between New York and Wiltshire in the U.K. Kate Loudoun Shand.

The Savannah Hayes collection is influenced by an urban, graphic aesthetic. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Savannah has been inspired by cities all her life. Based in design centers in London, New York, and Los Angeles she has developed a signature style that is elegant yet bold. Her collection of home textiles offers a variety of products for the living room, the dining room, and the bedroom. Savannah Hayes.

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The Top Ten Textile Designers 2020 - Surface Pattern Marketplace

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Marilyn Kern Is a New York established award-winning studio, as well as agent to printmakers in the U.S.A., United Kingdom, Italy, and Denmark. Marilyn and her team provide textile design and surface patterns and trend direction to some of the most influential manufacturers and textile mills in the industry.

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Print Designer - Swimwear, Beach & Intimates

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Print Designer - Swimwear, Beach & Intimates

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£35K a year Full–time

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-same duties as an In House Designer
-could be provided with assets from the company and only see production/reformatting
-could heavily rely on illustration work
-changes from job to job

Is it for me?

want to see work in stores, okay with no recognition

confident in skills

patient

willing/able to sell self

enjoy working to client briefs/with the guidance of an art director

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-most companies have in house teams which create/source art for projects working to seasonal trends/colour guidelienes
-salaried
Duties include:

Reformatting purchaced work

Producing colour chips, correcting file formats for manufaction

Colourway production

Using seasonal trends/colour guidelines to design new patterns/illustrations

Creating trend forcast boards and palette guidelines

Is it for me?

need to live near a company that designs products. can work remotely but the heavy reliance on team communication and hardware is an issue

desire to learn quickly and hands on

want to see work in store, but understand it wont be credited back to you.

the company will own your work

desire financial security

don't need to stick to one style

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-can produce work, upload it to a shopfront and have consumers buy it
-products are printed by the platform
-redbubble, spoonflower
-microstock sites: consumers/companies buy the digital artwork to use on their products
Duties include:

mainly design work

reworking designs to site specifaction

file management

tagging/desc work to increase traffic to product

Is it for me?

low entry barrier

consistent/prolific

have an audience/ a way to send traffic to your art

self motivated, little feedback

patient

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£23K a year Full–time

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-when a company uses an artists design for a set amount of time for a set product line
-paid on royalites
-art is still owned by the artist
Duties include:

more design work, creating new patterns/illustrations

some production, reformatting art/reworking due to manufacturer request

new colourways

Is it for me?

want to see your work in store with credit

have a relatively set style/ recognisably you and on trend

patient

self starter/very creative

willing/able to sell self

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N/A Full–time

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£35K a year Full–time

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-can be in house or remote
-studios have large collections of art that can be purchased by companies for their own usage
-neither artists or studios retain the right to their art

Duties include:

design work, creating new patterns/illustrations

reworking when requested

Is it for me?

want to see work in stores with no credit. could be under non discolsure agreements.

confident in marketability of your art

not interested in promoting your work

enjoy getting trend direction/ working to a lot of different styles

okay with the one-and-done style of work. once a piece has been sold it can no longer be reused.

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'Surface Pattern Design Jobs: Which Path is Right for You? | Elizabeth Silver'

https://youtu.be/OTCMYpeXMQo

'Where Are the Creative Jobs?'  | The School of Life

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Creative careers: What can you do with a Textile Design degree?  | Birmingham City University

https://youtu.be/79IpQZTexj8

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Textile Designer
Textile Colorist
Textile Stylist
Assistant Stylist