Fabric designers work in a variety of different environments depending on their interests and aspirations. They are employed by large fashion houses, textile manufacturers, fashion designers, retailers, design companies, interior decorators, furniture or carpet manufacturers, and home design companies. Some fabric designers are self-employed.
Designers who are employed by a company generally work a standard 40-hour week. They may be required to work overtime when assigned big projects or trying to meet tight deadlines.
Fabric designers generally work in comfortable, well lit offices.They spend a lot of time at a computer while designing fabrics. Depending on the specific job, designers may be required to travel to trade and fashion shows, as well as the offices of manufacturers and clients.
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