Sector
Apparel
Keyword

Outfitter Tailor

Garment-maker Clothing Designer

The tasks a Designer is expected to perform include: Developing, designing and making pattern for new styles

Studying existing styles

Developing new ideas and drawing out full scale drawing of garments on paper

Marking and cutting out paper patterns of different parts of garments

Getting cloth cut according to paper patterns

Getting sample garment stitched as required

Trying garment on model and making changes in pattern, if necessary

Making specifications and supervising production

Well-versed with creating/visualizing an idea and producing a design by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD)Knowledge of sourcing, selecting and buying fabrics

Understanding how to negotiate with customers and suppliers

Ability to select fabrics, embellishments, colours, or style for each garment or accessory

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Will be updated

Eye for details

Artistic

Good aesthetic sense Creative thinking

Dexterity of hands

Depth perception

Good hand-eye coordination

Near vision acuity

It is a desk job

Need to handle a team of workers

Local travelling maybe a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is available

Working hours

Working hours are for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system maybe available

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg ( OL), Both Leg (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)Occupational hazards include strained vision, cuts, wounds, back aches, joint pain, fatigue, stress, etc.Health risks include exposure to needles, chemicals, dyes, odours, sharp cutting tools, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 years? experience - INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per monthFor candidates with 2 to 5 years? experience ? INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 per monthFor candidates with over 5 years? experience ? INR 50,000 to INR 70,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview Textile and Clothing Industry in India

The Indian textiles and clothing sector?s output is expected to grow at an annual average rate of 10 percent in the next 10 years, thereby increasing its worth to 10.5 lakh crores in 2022.

The textiles and clothing sector plays a significant role in employment generation. The sector employs 15.23 million people, of which 2.3 million are factory workers. Constant growth of the sector and its contribution to the economy implies that the manpower has and would continue to play an important role in the sector. Textile policy aims to create 35 million jobs and achieve exports worth 18 lakh crores by 2024-25 with the help of investments. These factors indicate good job opportunities for Designers in the future.

Fashion boutique, textile and garment manufacturing companies across India

Apparel companies, retailers, theatre or dance companies

Local garment design firms across India

Self-employed

Cities and towns across India