Profiles
Ten occupations that appear often enough in the analysed job ads to describe with confidence.
The 10 publishable profiles cover 35.6% of the analysed job ads. Publication criterion: at least 5 ads and presence in at least 2 countries; ESCO occupation match ≥ 0.70. The remaining occupations exist in the data but are not published individually.
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% |
Based on 312 job advertisements. A profile is publishable with at least 5 ads across at least 2 countries.
Share of each profile's job ads that mention each of the twelve 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. Ten publishable profiles; twelve most frequent ESCO skills.
Each profile shows its skill bundle, country coverage, sample size and ESCO match confidence.
A broad hybrid profile combining textile expertise, problem-solving, analysis, quality and digital productivity.
An operational profile centred on machine monitoring, process control, teamwork, detail and adaptability.
A product-facing profile connecting textile technology, pattern development, quality, prototyping and international communication.
A laboratory and process-quality profile requiring testing, analysis, detail, teamwork and quality systems.
A cross-functional profile combining reporting standards, performance measurement, certification, analysis and stakeholder coordination.
A management profile that integrates quality assurance, problem-solving, continuous improvement and supplier/customer interfaces.
A creative-technical profile that combines design production, trend awareness, digital tools, project work and teamwork.
A maintenance and optimisation profile combining mechanics, electricity, troubleshooting and production-process knowledge.
A specialised finishing profile combining dyeing/finishing equipment, machine monitoring, digital printing and process execution.
A specialised operator profile focused on machine setup and monitoring, process discipline, shift work and quality checks.