High demand

As a technical designer, you are the link between design and production. Together with the designer, you go through the sketches for upcoming collections and create measurement lists, detail instructions and all technical specification documents required for production. You manage fittings together with the design team, comment on and respond to first samples as well as adjusting patterns.

This profession requires a good sense for fit and very good knowledge in and experience of various computer programs for design and markers. You also need to be good at time management and organising your own work.

The programme

In this programme, you will learn all the elements of production that a technical designer is required to know, including computer-based pattern design, model development, fit and grading. We mainly use Lectra, which is one of the leading software systems for computer-based pattern design on the market. You will also have the chance to work digitally in 3D. 

The programme is divided into different projects: skirt, blouse, dress, jacket and trousers. All projects involve detail sewing, where you learn how to adapt the sewing to an industrial manner, adhering to the production procedure and evaluate the quality. Knowledge of sewing is essential for an understanding of how different garments are designed before they are ready for production.

This is a very intense year and you will need a good amount of previous knowledge of manual pattern design and sewing. In case you didn’t take the handcrafts-programmes at college, we recommend you to first take our Pattern Design and Sewing-foundation programme, or equivalent.

The programme also includes a 6 weeks long internship (LIA) at one of the companies within the clothing industry, as well as a 4 weeks long degree project.

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This programme is partly given in English.

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Upon completion of my studies

Once you have graduated from the Technical Designer-programme, you are eligible to work as a technical designer, pattern designer, production manager, detail sewing technician, buying – or design assistant. 

Why should I train as a technical designer?

There is a high demand for knowledgeable technical designers/pattern designers at fashion – and clothing companies and most of our students are employed straight after graduating. Once you are in the industry, you will quickly be able to advance your experience. There are great opportunities to specialise your skills and have a career at one of the leading fashion companies, or to work at other companies in Sweden or abroad.