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Hand Embroider, General

Aliases: Embroidery Designer, Embroidery Pattern Maker

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Hand Embroider, General is expected to perform include:

  • Making decorative designs on fabrics and other materials by hand, using needle and thread

  • Stitching a variety of flat stitches, loop stitches and knotted stitches

  • Tracing the design on fabric/material to be embroidered, if required

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2

  • It is a bench job

  • Need not handle a team

  • Local travelling is not a part of this job role 

  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are available 

  • Work from home option is available

Working hours

  • Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week for 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization

  • Shift system is not available

  • Overtime may be involved

  • Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible 

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization​

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1

  • Preferably, 5th 

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 1

  • Understanding of different kind of fabrics like cotton, silk, velvet, crape, etc.

  • Knowledge of different types of embroidery stitches like cross stitch, French knot stitch, bullion knot stitch, etc.

  • Familiarity with needle work and thread work

  • Knowledge of various sewing techniques

  • Knowledge of operating different embroidery machines

  • Knowledge of beading, quilting, etc.

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

  • Training in sewing operations

  • Ability to work in teams

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 4

Senior Hand Embroider → Entrepreneur

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Hand Embroider, General
The progression is indicative

 

EXPECTED EARNINGS 3

  • For candidates with experience - Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Generally, 1-2 years of experience in stitching and embroidery work is required 

 

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 3

  • Local designer and boutiques

  • Fashion houses

  • Self-employed ​

 

KEYWORDS 

  • Embroider

  • Embroidery Designer

 

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 

Standard                      Code                   Description

NCO 2015                   7533.0201            Hand Embroider, General

ISCO 2008                  7533                     Sewers, Embroiderers and Related Workers

NIC 2008                    13991                   Embroidery work and making of laces and fringes

QP Reference             AMH/Q1001         Hand Embroiderer

NSQF                          Level 4                 Not available

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