Individuals interested in designing and creating the fabrics and materials used in fashion, interior design and even automotive design might consider a degree program in textile design. Many graduate programs require the completion of a bachelors degree in a field such as textiles, design, art, fashion, supply chain management or business. Some graduate programs related to textile design require that students select a particular concentration on which to focus, such as textiles technology, textile management or textiles marketing.
A bachelors degree program can be completed with about four years of full time study. Some graduate programs may require thesis projects that students complete by designing, packaging and selling their own textile creations. Common careers include Fashion textile designer, Product developer for interior design, Home furnishings textile designer, Quality assurance inspector for textiles etc.
