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Textile Designer in Craft – Passemantierer/Trimmings Maker Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Textilgestalter/in im Handwerk - Posamentieren

The apprenticeship as a Textile Designer in Craft with a specialization in Passemantierer (trimmings maker) is a recognized three-year vocational training program. You will learn how to design and handcraft decorative textile products such as cords, tassels, and braids for furniture, clothing, or interior decoration.

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What you do

  • Designing textile decorations such as cords, tassels, and braids according to customer wishes or own ideas
  • Selecting and preparing yarns and other materials, considering color, texture, and quality
  • Applying various craft techniques like braiding, knotting, winding, sewing, and assembling
  • Operating and maintaining specialized machines and tools, e.g., braiding machines or bobbin winders
  • Measuring, cutting, and adjusting textile elements for precise finishing
  • Performing quality control on intermediate and finished products
  • Consulting with clients on design possibilities, material properties, and care instructions

Requirements

  • Good manual dexterity and pronounced fine motor skills
  • Creativity, a good eye for colors and shapes, and a sense of aesthetics
  • Diligence, patience, and precision for detailed work
  • Interest in textiles, materials, and traditional craft techniques
  • Spatial imagination and basic drawing skills for designs
  • Teamwork skills and communication ability for working with clients and colleagues
  • Reliability and ability to work independently

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific passementerie techniques or materials
  2. 2Further training to become a master craftsman (Meister) and opening your own studio or business
  3. 3Working in restoration workshops for historical textiles and furniture
  4. 4Employment in interior design, for theaters and opera houses, or in the fashion industry
  5. 5Advancement to supervisory positions in manufacturing companies or design studios

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Textile Designer in Craft – Passemantierer/Trimmings Maker Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Textile Designer in Craft – Passemantierer/Trimmings Maker Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Textile Designer in Craft – Passemantierer/Trimmings Maker Ausbildung?

Good manual dexterity and pronounced fine motor skills; Creativity, a good eye for colors and shapes, and a sense of aesthetics; Diligence, patience, and precision for detailed work; Interest in textiles, materials, and traditional craft techniques.

Where can I find open Textile Designer in Craft – Passemantierer/Trimmings Maker Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Textile Designer in Craft – Passemantierer/Trimmings Maker

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.