Publishable profiles by family
Number of job ads mapped to a publishable profile, grouped by profile family.
| Family | Job ads | Share of sample |
|---|---|---|
| Technology & product development | 48 | 15.4% |
| Production & operations | 30 | 9.6% |
| Quality & compliance | 18 | 5.8% |
| Sustainability & circularity | 8 | 2.6% |
| Design & creative | 7 | 2.2% |
A profile is publishable with at least 5 ads across at least 2 countries (2025).
Profile — skill map
Share of each profile's job ads that mention each of the most frequent skills. A darker cell means the skill appears in more of that profile's ads — an association in the sample, not a competency standard.
| Profile | English | teamwork principles | solve problems | attend to detail | conduct quality control analysis | communication | think analytically | use Microsoft Office | organise information, objects and resources | textile technologies | adapt to change | textile industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| textile technologist | 46.7% | 33.3% | 36.7% | 6.7% | 20.0% | 13.3% | 33.3% | 30.0% | 16.7% | 36.7% | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| textile machine operator | 5.6% | 22.2% | 16.7% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 11.1% | 22.2% | 11.1% |
| textile product developer | 63.6% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 36.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| textile quality technician | 20.0% | 40.0% | 20.0% | 40.0% | 40.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 20.0% | 30.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| sustainability manager | 50.0% | 25.0% | 37.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 37.5% | 50.0% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| textile quality manager | 87.5% | 37.5% | 37.5% | 12.5% | 37.5% | 25.0% | 37.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 12.5% |
| textile designer | 42.9% | 57.1% | 14.3% | 28.6% | 0.0% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| textile machinery technician | 0.0% | 42.9% | 28.6% | 0.0% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 28.6% |
| textile finishing machine operator | 0.0% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| weaving machine operator | 0.0% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.7% |
Skills4Circularity job ads, partner-collected. Publishable profiles against the most frequent ESCO skills (2025).
#1textile technologist
A broad hybrid profile combining textile expertise, problem-solving, analysis, quality and digital productivity.
Key skills
- English14/30
- solve problems11/30
- textile technologies11/30
- teamwork principles10/30
- think analytically10/30
- use Microsoft Office9/30
- conduct quality control analysis6/30
- apply technical communication skills5/30
Where these jobs are
- Türkiye10
- Spain5
- Romania4
- Germany3
- Portugal2
- Slovenia2
- Czechia2
- Sweden1
- France1
#2textile machine operator
An operational profile centred on machine monitoring, process control, teamwork, detail and adaptability.
Key skills
- monitor machine operations6/18
- Dutch5/18
- adapt to change4/18
- attend to detail4/18
- conduct quality control analysis4/18
- teamwork principles4/18
- work in assembly line teams4/18
- control textile process3/18
Where these jobs are
- Belgium6
- Spain4
- Czechia3
- Germany2
- Italy1
- Portugal1
- France1
#3textile product developer
A product-facing profile connecting textile technology, pattern development, quality, prototyping and international communication.
Key skills
- English7/11
- textile technologies4/11
- attend to detail3/11
- conduct quality control analysis3/11
- create patterns for textile products3/11
- design wearing apparel3/11
- develop product design3/11
- prototyping development3/11
Where these jobs are
- Spain3
- Italy3
- Portugal1
- Romania1
- France1
- Czechia1
- Germany1
#4textile quality technician
A laboratory and process-quality profile requiring testing, analysis, detail, teamwork and quality systems.
Key skills
- perform laboratory tests5/10
- attend to detail4/10
- conduct quality control analysis4/10
- teamwork principles4/10
- textile technologies3/10
- English2/10
- implement quality management systems2/10
- internal auditing2/10
Where these jobs are
- Italy4
- Spain3
- Portugal1
- Türkiye1
- France1
#5sustainability manager
A cross-functional profile combining reporting standards, performance measurement, certification, analysis and stakeholder coordination.
Key skills
- English4/8
- global standards for sustainability reporting4/8
- use Microsoft Office4/8
- apply certification and payment procedures3/8
- promote sustainability3/8
- solve problems3/8
- think analytically3/8
- document management2/8
Where these jobs are
- Türkiye4
- Italy2
- Spain1
- Sweden1
#6textile quality manager
A management profile that integrates quality assurance, problem-solving, continuous improvement and supplier/customer interfaces.
Key skills
- English7/8
- conduct quality control analysis3/8
- continuous improvement philosophies3/8
- handle complaints3/8
- solve problems3/8
- teamwork principles3/8
- think analytically3/8
- communication2/8
Where these jobs are
- Portugal2
- Italy1
- Belgium1
- Sweden1
- Türkiye1
- France1
- Germany1
#7textile designer
A creative-technical profile that combines design production, trend awareness, digital tools, project work and teamwork.
Key skills
- teamwork principles4/7
- English3/7
- think proactively3/7
- trends in fashion3/7
- Adobe Illustrator2/7
- Adobe Photoshop2/7
- aesthetics2/7
- attend to detail2/7
Where these jobs are
- Italy2
- Spain1
- Portugal1
- Belgium1
- Romania1
- Türkiye1
#8textile machinery technician
A maintenance and optimisation profile combining mechanics, electricity, troubleshooting and production-process knowledge.
Key skills
- mechanics3/7
- teamwork principles3/7
- electricity2/7
- maintain hydraulic systems2/7
- maintain industrial equipment2/7
- optimise production processes parameters2/7
- perform machine maintenance2/7
- solve problems2/7
Where these jobs are
- Spain2
- Portugal1
- Türkiye1
- France1
- Czechia1
- Germany1
#9textile finishing machine operator
A specialised finishing profile combining dyeing/finishing equipment, machine monitoring, digital printing and process execution.
Key skills
- tend textile dyeing machines4/6
- monitor machine operations2/6
- tend textile finishing machines2/6
- adapt to change1/6
- assume responsibility1/6
- attend to detail1/6
- build team spirit1/6
- colour grading1/6
Where these jobs are
- Italy1
- Portugal1
- Belgium1
- Türkiye1
- France1
- Czechia1
#10weaving machine operator
A specialised operator profile focused on machine setup and monitoring, process discipline, shift work and quality checks.
Key skills
- monitor machine operations3/6
- attend to detail2/6
- teamwork principles2/6
- tend knitting machine2/6
- tend weaving machines2/6
- work in shifts2/6
- assume responsibility1/6
- communication1/6
Where these jobs are
- Türkiye3
- Spain1
- Portugal1
- Belgium1