Designer & Sketcher

Aliases: Carpet Designer

Industry/Sector(s): Handicrafts and Carpets

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Designer & Sketcher is expected to perform include:

Creating or reproducing design on suitable graph papers as per carpet size and quality
Transferring design back on base fabric for tufted carpet quality or on tracing paper for reference for hand knotted carpets

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job profile
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours a day for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from organization to organization
Overtime maybe required
Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Preferably Class VIII
Certified training for Designer & Sketcher (programme aligned to HCS/Q5201 job released by Handicrafts & Carpet Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of types of fibres, threads, knot types, tuft density, etc.
Knowledge of process flow in handmade carpet manufacturing sector
Skilled in art and design
Knowledge of using measurement tools and equipment
Knowledge of carpet types and its characteristics

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ¹

Various private and government institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.iict.ac.in/carpet_textile_2nd_Year.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Designer & Sketcher → Process Supervisor → Plant Supervisor → Plant Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For freshers - Rs 12,000 to Rs 13,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in carpet / textile industry

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Carpet manufacturing units

KEYWORDS ¹

Designer & Sketcher
Carpet Designer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2163.0101	Designer & Sketcher
ISCO 2008	2163	Product and Garment Designers
NIC 2008	74109	Other specialized design activities n.e.c.
QP Reference	HCS/Q5201	Designer & Sketcher
NSQF	Level 4	-

REFERENCES

1	Qualifications Pack – Designer & Sketcher
2	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948

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