Embroidery Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A specialist profession that devises patterns for embroidery on fabrics and designs them for products or art works.
Description
Embroidery designers specialize in embroidery designs for fabrics, apparel products, interior fabrics, and more. They create patterns based on customer requirements and brand concepts, using hand-drawn sketches or digital software to produce specification documents. They iterate on sample production and test embroidery, adjusting colors, stitch types, and thread materials to perfect the design. From the planning stage, they collaborate with factory embroidery machine operators and sewing staff, and may also manage production processes and costs for mass production.
Future Outlook
Demand for embroidery design in high-value-added markets remains stable. With the普及 of digital embroidery machines and the adoption of sustainable materials, a balance of technology and expertise is required.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Creative / Excellent aesthetic sense / Patient
Work Style
Contracted Production / Freelance / In-house Designer / OEM Manufacturer Employment
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Embroidery Designer → Senior Designer → Studio Manager → Independent/Freelance
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite / Basic textile knowledge / Embroidery design software operation / Embroidery machine operation / Hand-drawn sketching
Recommended Skills
Basic sewing knowledge / CAD operation / English document reading / Trend analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | The precision of fine stitches determines the quality of the work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity to produce unique designs is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no mathematical analysis is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly seated work with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Embroidery Designer
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