Textile Careers Flashcards
operates machines that do the manufacturing procedures
Define machine operator.
factors that could cause the two people to earn different salaries
Education and experience
Keeps all technology within a company in good running order
Define computer systems administrator.
helps predict the trends of special colors, looks, weights, and textures of fabrics
What do market research analysts help predict?
Sources that stylists use to learn about new directions that fashion and color will take
Forecasting services, fashion editors of trade publications, fashion magazines, and industry associations
two places that a person could work if they wanted to pursue a career in research and development
textile mills and universities
created through knitted patterns or special weaves in which yarns of different textures or colors are combined in interesting ways
Define structural designs.
Develop new synthetic fibers that have certain characteristics
Define textile research scientist.
creates new patterns and designs and redesigns existing ones for fabrics
Define textile designer
responsible for checking different fibers, fabrics, or finishes after they have been developed, but before they are introduced to the public
What are textile testers responsible for ?
Responsible for keeping track of sales, shipping, billing, inventories, employee records, and payroll through electronic systems
What are the responsibilities of data processors ?
responsible for deciding how various amounts of fabrics should be dyed, printed, or finished and must be aware of the needs of the customers
What are textile converters responsible for at finishing plants ?
Study each operation and determine the most efficient and least expensive method of getting tasks done
How do industrial engineers save plants money ?
Match and paint various color combinations or arrangements on a design created by a textile designer
What must a textile colorist learn to do ?
promote the positive attributes of the company and explain negatives to employees, customer, the community, and the government
Define public relations specialist
Characteristics textile lab technicians test in finished fibers, yarns, and fabrics
Durability and serviceability
Example of an entry level employee in the fashion/textile industry
What type of position is a sales trainee ?
Professional organization that textile researcher scientist belong to
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Ways that a person may receive textile training or education
college and technical schools
analyze data about company’s operations and make recommendations of action to the company’s management to meet business goals; work in all phases of textile production to analyze the quality of the products
Define quality control inspector
Responsible for long-range fashion planning of fabric colors, weights, and textures
What are textile stylists responsible for ?
How may a textile advertising specialist boost sales for their company ?
placing ads in apparel trade publications, setting up displays or exhibits at trade shows, planning fashion shows, preparing instructional materials
responsible for making sure employees are paid, insured, given benefits, and given retirement compensation
What are the responsibilities of a human resource manager ?
in charge of buying goods and services such as fibers for fabrics, dyes, and any other materials used by a textile manufacturer
Define purchasing agents
write program software and set up the firm’s computer systems
Define computer programmer
