Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturing Careers
Textile, clothing, footwear and leather goods manufacturing involves the design and production of products ranging from carpets to designer clothing.
- Assembler (Leather Goods)
- Leather goods assemblers join parts together to make leather goods such as garments, handbags, belts, wallets and shoes.
- Clothing Designer
- Clothing designers create ideas for clothing and other fashion items such as bags and belts. They usually specialise in one area of fashion.
- Clothing Marker/Cutter
- Clothing markers and cutters mark and cut fabric according to a pattern.
- Clothing Pattern Maker
- Clothing pattern makers interpret clothing designs and measurements, draw outlines of clothing pieces and create paper patterns from them.
- Hat Maker
- Hat makers work by hand and machine to create new hats and head wear, or repair or alter existing hats and head wear.
- Production Manager
- Production managers organise and control the production of goods in a factory. They ensure that products are made to customers' specifications and delivered on time.
- Production Planner
- Production planners plan timetables and organise materials to ensure the smooth running of a factory.
- Sewing Machinist
- Sewing machinists use industrial sewing machines to make products such as clothes, curtains, home furnishings, bedding, canvas and PVC goods, sails, footwear, knitwear and bags.
- Shoemaker
- Shoemakers cut, sew and form pieces of leather and other materials to make footwear such as shoes and boots.
- Tailor/Dressmaker
- Tailors and dressmakers design, make, alter or repair clothing. They may specialise in certain types of garments.
- Technical Manager
- Technical managers are responsible for the quality and performance of equipment, projects, products and technology in their workplace.
- Textile Designer
- Textile designers use traditional and modern textile manufacturing and decoration processes to create textiles for clothing and furnishings.
- Textile Process Operator
- Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as yarn, cloth and carpet.
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