2422 Fashion, Industrial, Jewellery and Textile Designers
2422 Fashion, Industrial, Jewellery and Textile Designers
Plan, design, develop and document products for manufacture and prepare designs and specifications of products for mass, batch and one-off production.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
242231 Fashion Designer
Plans, designs and develops clothing, accessories, footwear or other items of personal apparel, considering the form and construction of clothing, historical styles and contexts, contemporary and cultural trends, colour, fabric and decoration, and the techniques and processes available for manufacture.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Liaises with clients to confirm design concepts and costs
- Prepares sketches, plans and samples of designs to present to clients
- Selects fabrics, colours and materials for designs
- Collaborates with patternmakers and sample makers
- Presents designs to clients, conducts fittings, and adjusts designs as necessary
242232 Industrial Designer
Plans, designs, develops and documents industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture, and prepares designs and specifications of products for mass or batch production.
Alternative title
- Product Designer
Specialisations
- Furniture Designer
- Packaging Designer
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Undertakes product research and analyses functional, commercial, cultural and aesthetic requirements
- Generates ideas and concepts for new industrial products or product improvements
- Develops detailed design specifications and documentation for production of products such as toys, home appliances and furniture
- Creates design sketches, illustrations, models and samples for presentation to clients and manufacturers
- Selects, specifies and recommends functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and finishes for manufacture
- Prepares and commissions prototypes and samples
- Collaborates with engineers, manufacturers and product testers to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability
242233 Jewellery Designer
Conceptualises and designs prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewellery and objects for personal adornment, such as pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, hair decorations and other decorative objects, using various precious and semi-precious metals, resins and gemstones.
Watch makers are excluded from this occupation. Watch makers are included in Occupation 332338 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Designs and sketches jewellery and objects for personal adornment
- Develops detailed technical drawings and specifications for the manufacture of jewellery and decorative objects, including sculptures, lamp shades and vases
- Uses techniques such as repousse, engraving, hand fabrication and casting, to model designs for mass or batch production, or one-off commissions
- Selects and sources materials such as metals, precious stones and plastics, for the production of jewellery pieces
- Collaborates with manufacturers and craftspeople to ensure the accurate production of designs
- Tests and evaluates the functionality and durability of each piece
242234 Textile Designer
Creates and develops patterns, prints, textures and illustrations for the production of different kinds of cloth, material and fabric for garments and soft furnishings.
Fashion Designers are excluded from this occupation. Fashion Designers are included in Occupation 242231 Fashion Designer.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Researches and prepares textile design concepts based on current trends, client needs and artistic insights
- Develops colour palettes that resonate with fabric design themes, and creates original patterns, prints, textures and illustrations for various types of cloth and fabric
- Chooses the appropriate fabric and yarn types based on specific designs
- Provides detailed specifications for production, such as yarn counts and weave structures, to ensure consistent output
- Creates prototype designs or samples using manual and digital techniques
- Tests and evaluates textile designs for quality, durability and functionality
- Collaborates with clients, design teams, manufacturers and suppliers to understand design requirements and specifications