OSCA 2024 · 242234 · Skill level 1
Textile Designer: OSCA 242234
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Textile Designer is OSCA 2024 code 242234. It corresponds to ANZSCO 232312 Industrial Designer (in part), which is on the STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 242234
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 232312 · in part
Industrial Designer
On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 232312
The job
What a textile designer does
Creates and develops patterns, prints, textures and illustrations for the production of different kinds of cloth, material and fabric for garments and soft furnishings.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Researches and prepares textile design concepts based on current trends, client needs and artistic insights
- Develops colour palettes that resonate with fabric design themes, and creates original patterns, prints, textures and illustrations for various types of cloth and fabric
- Chooses the appropriate fabric and yarn types based on specific designs
- Provides detailed specifications for production, such as yarn counts and weave structures, to ensure consistent output
- Creates prototype designs or samples using manual and digital techniques
- Tests and evaluates textile designs for quality, durability and functionality
- Collaborates with clients, design teams, manufacturers and suppliers to understand design requirements and specifications
Unit group 2422
Other occupations in Fashion, Industrial, Jewellery and Textile Designers
Questions
OSCA 242234: common questions
What is the OSCA code for textile designer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 242234?
Is Textile Designer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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