How do I become a textile designer
Get qualified to work as a textile designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Textile Designer generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has experienced stable employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 1,800 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Textile Designer. Textile Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as a Textile Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production. You’ll develop the skills to design and produce a range of fabrics and textiles. This course covers manufacturing, screen printing and dying techniques and also looks at topics such as quality standards and safety.
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Further reading
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23rd May 2024All textile designer courses
- MST40119 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
- MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
- MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
- MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and Product Development)
- MST60122 Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Textile Designer careers
A Textile Designer creates fabric and textile products. You might produce new designs and experiment with different colours and materials. Textile Designers may produce individual pieces or create work in large quantities. You might use a range of methods to create your textiles or specialise in a particular technique.
Textile Designers should be passionate about their craft and have excellent technical skills. You’ll need to be creative and able to market your product. Textile Designers should be able to manage their time well and may have to work to a deadline. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to liaise with suppliers and customers.
