Dyeing Pattern Designer
せんしょくずあんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist profession that designs dyeing patterns for textiles and fabrics, and plans color compositions and manufacturing specifications.
Description
Dyeing pattern designers devise patterns for fabrics and textiles suited to dyeing techniques such as yuzen dyeing, stencil dyeing, and roller printing, and create underdrawings and color charts. In addition to traditional hand-drawing techniques, pattern creation using digital tools such as CAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop has become mainstream in recent years. They hold discussions with clients and planning staff, develop color plans aligned with product concepts, and create specification documents suitable for the manufacturing process. There are various work styles, including factories, design offices, apparel manufacturers, and freelance.
Future Outlook
With the development of sustainability in the apparel industry and digital printing technology, the demand for fusion of traditional techniques and digital design is increasing. It is expected that demand for original product development utilizing unique patterns will grow.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Dyeing Pattern Designer → Senior Dyeing Pattern Designer → Chief Designer → Art Director → Design Manager
Required Skills
Color Theory / Design Software Operation / Dyeing Techniques / Hand-drawn Pattern Creation
Recommended Skills
CAD Design / English Literature Reading / Textile Knowledge / Trend Research
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately express details of colors and patterns. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The ability to create original patterns and color schemes is important. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
Aliases
- Dyeing Pattern Designer
- Textile Designer
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