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Textile Designer/Craftsperson – Knitting Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Textilgestalter/in im Handwerk - Stricken

The training to become a Textile Designer/Craftsperson specializing in Knitting is a recognized 3-year vocational program. You will learn to design, produce, and refine creative knitted products, from material selection to the finished design.

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What you do

  • Designing knitting patterns and textile designs
  • Selecting appropriate yarns and materials
  • Operating and maintaining knitting machines (manual and industrial)
  • Hand-knitting and finishing textile products
  • Quality control of manufactured knitted goods
  • Advising customers on individual knitting projects
  • Repair and maintenance of equipment

Requirements

  • Creativity and a good sense of aesthetics
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Interest in textiles, fashion, and design
  • Patience, precision, and diligence
  • Spatial reasoning
  • Basic math skills for calculations
  • Willingness to work independently

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific knitting techniques or products
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Textile Craftsperson (Textilmeister/in)
  3. 3Opening your own studio or business
  4. 4Working in design studios or textile manufacturing companies
  5. 5Further education in textile design (e.g., at universities of applied sciences)

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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/Craftsperson – Knitting 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/Craftsperson – Knitting Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Textile Designer/Craftsperson – Knitting Ausbildung?

Creativity and a good sense of aesthetics; Manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Interest in textiles, fashion, and design; Patience, precision, and diligence.

Where can I find open Textile Designer/Craftsperson – Knitting Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Textile Designer/Craftsperson – Knitting

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.