All about the profession of designer-technologist

Construction designer is one of the most interesting professions today. It can be called unique, because it combines both the humanitarian and the technical direction. A person who chooses such an activity for himself must be an artist, designer and technologist in one person.

In this article, we will tell you all this profession, what are its features, what knowledge and skills a designer-technologist should have, and in what field of activity he can apply his talents.

This profession is really special. She, unlike many other specialties, multifaceted and varied, it has two directions:

• designer-technologist of furniture production - develops furniture design;
• designer-technologist of sewing production - specializes in sewing and designing clothes, various knitwear.

Each area requires specific skills and capabilities.

A designer-technologist, like any other employee, has his own responsibilities, on the correct and timely implementation of which the personal success or the success of the enterprise where the specialist works depends. He is also literally responsible for the mood of the client after receiving the order, increasing the client base and moving up the career ladder. A specialist in the field of sewing production models, designs, organizes the entire process of sewing a product.

It does the following work:

• creates sketches according to the wishes of the customer;
• selects the main fabric for sewing and lining material;
• makes technical drawing;
• designs a product on a mannequin;
• prepares and organizes the entire technical process;
• organizes and manages work.

A designer-technologist working in the field of furniture production must be a creative person with a technical mindset. Its main task is to make furniture comfortable and convenient, to select materials so that everything is "in its place" and perfectly fits the description and wishes of the client.

So what exactly does a specialist do?

His responsibilities include:

• visualization of furniture, taking into account the wishes of the customer;
• production of furniture drawings, taking into account all sizes;
• calculation of the amount of required material;
• organization of production.

The designer works directly with the designer.

The work of a designer-technologist is quite responsible. It is very important that the work is done correctly, competently and on time.... It is hard to imagine a situation when a client made an order for sewing clothes or making furniture and did not get what he wanted. To prevent this from happening, the designer-technologist must be a real professional.

A qualified specialist has the following skills and knowledge:

• knows how to work with special equipment and inventory;
• knows all the information about the material, be it fabric or wood, its properties, technical parameters, characteristics;
• knows how to read drawings and technical documentation.

Also, do not forget that you must definitely have a special education. In addition to the above knowledge and skills, also you need to have such human qualities as self-confidence, attentiveness, perseverance, leadership, responsibility, communication skills.

Before deciding that this profession is suitable for you, you need to think carefully and evaluate your capabilities, skills, preferences. A person who wants to get the profession of a designer-technologist should not only be able to draw beautifully and have a good imagination, but also think logically, be able to correctly calculate the amount of the required material. There are many higher education institutions that offer training in this profession.

If you are interested in furniture production, then you need to choose the specialty "Technology of woodworking production", and only then the specialization "Furniture design". If we are talking about sewing clothes, you need to choose an educational institution that specializes in sewing production.

Do not forget that currently there are many different courses for both beginners and professional development. It is also a great opportunity to get both the basics of the profession and to increase the existing knowledge and skills.

A designer-technologist, if he is intelligent, can easily find a job. A specialist in the field of garment production can work in fashion houses, various ateliers or factories for sewing clothes, a sewing workshop.

As for a specialist in furniture production, here the possibilities are not at all limited. You can get a job in a furniture factory, in a private company, which does the same, but under an individual order, or open your own business. The latter is the best solution.