Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry

Salaries range for person working in Croatia in Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry is typically from 711 EUR (minimum salary) to 1,240 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries vary drastically among different job positons. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific position.

List of positions in the Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry category and their job descriptions

Clothing-presser/ Ironer

• Operating pressing machines to iron and finish garments and textiles to ensure a high-quality appearance.
• Inspecting finished products for quality control, ensuring that they meet company standards and specifications.
• Collaborating with production staff to prioritize pressing tasks based on production schedules.
• Maintaining equipment by performing routine cleaning and minor repairs to ensure optimal performance.
• Adhering to safety protocols and practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Managing the organization of garments to be pressed, ensuring efficient workflow and minimizing processing time.
• Reporting any defects or issues with garments to supervisors for further action.
• Keeping accurate records of pressing activities and inventory of pressed items.
• Assisting in training new staff on pressing techniques and equipment operation.
• Contributing to a team-oriented environment by working cooperatively with colleagues to achieve production goals.

750 - 926 EUR

Clothing/textile technologist

• Organizes individual phases of the technological process of making cotton, wool, synthetic, mixed and other yarns.
• Participates in the production of thread, production of nonwovens, preparation for texturing (weaving) and knitting, and in the production of all types of fabrics and knits.
• Prepares yarn samples for making color palettes.
• Prepares fabric samples for catalogs and shapes them aesthetically.
• Specifies technical data for weaving patterns.
• Participates in the development of production plans and organizes and supervises the work of groups of workers.

750 - 1,120 EUR

Cobbler

• Making walking, sports, social, home, work, medical, and other footwear.
• Receiving damaged and worn shoes from customers.
• Operating shoemaking machinery and equipment.
• Sawing inner and outer parts of shoes together.
• Gluing loose soles.
• Removing and replacing broken or damaged heels.
• Handing over adjusted and repaired shoes.
• Ordering missing shoemaking material.
• Selling complementary footwear products.

750 - 1,202 EUR

Fabric Cutter

• Taking customer measurements using a tape measure (for sewing garments on request).
• Taking notes on distinctive figure imperfections (e.g. bulging belly, butt, curvy legs etc.).
• Providing advice on the selection of a suitable fabric, cut etc.
• Tracing designs on textiles, leather, imitation leather etc. by use of tailor’s chalk.
• Cutting out individual garments from the fabrics and other materials.
• Handing over the cut garments to tailors for sewing.
• Marking the clothes’ alterations with pins during testing.
• Handing over the marked clothes to tailors for finishing.

750 - 1,184 EUR

Fashion Designer, Pattern Cutter

• Fabricating one’s own designs and designs according to individual customer requirements.
• Monitoring new fashion trends, materials and technological processes.
• Designing cuts in basic or showroom size.
• Stepping up the basic cut to other sizes according to size charts.
• Producing the design cuts according to size chart.
• Creating a size chart according to individual sizes.
• Checking the design dimensions of the product according to the size chart.

750 - 1,781 EUR

Seamstress

• Separating and adjusting parts of the product (cutting, punching, etc.).
• Creating, altering, and repairing products with the use of basic and specialised sewing machines.
• Intermediate and final ironing, adjusting by ironing, and ironing out.
• Manufacturing, decorating, shaping, and other adjusting the final appearance of the products.
• Simple setting of machines, changing threads, needles, and other accessories.
• Checking the correct functioning of the machine.

750 - 1,074 EUR

Tailor

• Taking measurements of the clients with the help of a tape measure.
• Recording of the taken measurements.
• Consulting used materials and cuts with the customers.
• Making clothes for individual customers with the help of a sewing machine.
• Adjusting clothes according to the customers' requests.
• Mending damaged clothes.
• Doing simple maintenance of the sewing machines (exchanging threads, needles etc.).

750 - 1,103 EUR

Textile manipulators

• Assisting in the preparation and handling of textile materials for production.
• Operating and maintaining textile manipulation equipment and machinery.
• Sorting and organizing textiles based on quality, color, and type.
• Collaborating with production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitoring production processes to maintain quality standards.
• Conducting inspections of textiles to identify defects or inconsistencies.
• Assisting in the packaging and labeling of finished textile products.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Reporting any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Adhering to company policies and safety regulations while performing tasks.
• Participating in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in textile handling.
• Supporting inventory management by tracking and reporting stock levels of textiles.
• Contributing to team efforts to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors to facilitate workflow.
• Upholding the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in all tasks.

750 - 1,214 EUR

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