Ausbildung career
Textile Designer in Craft – Weaving Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Textilgestalter/in im Handwerk - Weben
The vocational training (Ausbildung) as a Textile Designer in Craft, specializing in Weaving, is a recognized vocational profession. You will learn how to design textile products, select yarns, and process them on looms to create unique fabrics and objects.
What you do
- Designing patterns and designs for textile products
- Selecting and preparing suitable yarns and materials
- Setting up and warping looms
- Manual and machine weaving of fabrics and objects
- Conducting quality checks and finishing textiles
- Advising clients on individual commissions
- Maintenance and care of tools and machines
Requirements
- Creativity and a sense of aesthetics
- Good spatial imagination
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Patience and meticulousness in work
- Interest in textile materials and techniques
- At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
- Good German language skills (B2 level)
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific weaving techniques or materials
- 2Master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung) as a Textile Designer in Craft
- 3Self-employment with your own workshop or studio
- 4Further training as a technician (e.g., textile technology)
- 5Working in design offices or the textile industry
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Textile Designer in Craft – Weaving 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 – Weaving 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 – Weaving Ausbildung?
Creativity and a sense of aesthetics; Good spatial imagination; Manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Patience and meticulousness in work.
Where can I find open Textile Designer in Craft – Weaving 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 – Weaving
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.