Textile Designer
Creates unique patterns in textiles and woven cloth, researching market and fashion trends.
Overview
A Textile Designer is an artist who creates unique patterns in textiles or woven clothes. A Textile Designer often conducts extensive research of the market and fashion trends, and works with other professionals when creating designs. They can also use computer designs in their work.
Where they work
- Manufacturing and Processing Companies that produce Clothing, Soft Furnishings and other textile-based products
Work environment
The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are interested in artistic occupations
- You are good with computers
- You are comfortable working with teams
- You like to pay attention to details while working
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Industrial Design
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Industrial Design followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same or related field.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- National Institute of Design, Jorhat, Assam
- National Institute of Design, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- National Institute of Design, Kurukshetra, Haryana
- National Institute of Design, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, Punjab
- International School of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
- Khyati School of Design, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- International School of Design, Belapur, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- International School of Design, New Delhi
- International School of Design, Hyderabad, Telangana
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant/Junior Textile Designer
- 2Senior Textile Designer
- 3Design Manager
- 4Design Director
Related careers to explore
Fashion Designer
Creates original clothing, accessories and footwear — sketches, fabrics, patterns and production.
Ceramics/Glass Designer
Designs pottery, tableware, decorative glass and sanitaryware in clay, porcelain and glass.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Damodar Vithaldas Gajjar — A master craftsman and artist belonging to a family of craftsmen in Pethapur, a village near Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He creates contemporary and traditional designs using tussar silk as his canvas. Mr. Gajjar has completed his study in painting from the faculty of fine arts, M.S. University, Baroda. He gained recognition as a textile designer and master craftsman in textile block making and printing. He was also in the teaching panel in the textile department in the faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University, Vadodara.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 177 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Textile_Designer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The educational pathway printed on this card names a B.Des./M.Des. in Industrial Design rather than in Textile Design; it is reproduced as printed. Check the exact specialisation offered on each institute's official website.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.