About Fashion Designer Career information & Planning

ABOUT

FASHION DESIGNERCAREER INFORMATION & PLANNING

Fashion Design is one line of work where your creativity will be utilized to its utmost. Find out what the profession is all about.

By Brian Ross www.careerwithonlinedegrees.com

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WHAT DO FASHION DESIGNERS DO ?

Besides creating fashion trends, fashion designers are involved with a lot of

sketching, designing using computer software, producing prototypes and

sampling fabric and material for their products. There is also a lot of marketing

effort involved to build a clientele of consumers, or even to sell products to retail

stores.


DO FASHION DESIGNERS WORK WITH CLOTHES ONLY ?

No, one can be a footwear designer, accessories designer, or even a jewelry

designer.


WHAT EDUCATION

WILL I NEED TO START

OFF AS A FASHION

DESIGNER ?

Formal post-secondary education is not required, and a high school diploma will

suffice for entering the profession. Yet, some aspiring designers take classes in

fashion design or go for a two-year or four-year degree in a related field to

enhance their knowledge and career prospects.


WHAT OTHER QUALITIES

DO I NEED TO BE A

GOOD FASHION

DESIGNER ?

Creativity alone is not enough for fashion

designers; one must also have an eye for

detail, great decision-making and

management skills, communication skills to

articulate one’s ideas to one’s team, as well

as computer skills to be able to design

products on computer software.


WHAT ARE THE INITIAL YEARS LIKE FOR A FASHION

DESIGNER ?

In the beginning, one may have to work as an intern or assistant designer to a seasoned fashion designer. They may also start out as pattern makers or sketching assistants to senior designers. Afterwards they can apply for higher positions in companies overseeing fashion lines or brands. Some may even start their own design company.

WHAT INDUSTRIES DO FASHION DESIGNERS GENERALLY

WORK IN?

Besides apparel manufacturers and wholesalers, fashion designers also work for performing arts and related industries, as well as for specialized design houses.


WHAT IS THE PAY AND

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS

LIKE ?

In May 2011, fashion designers

earned an median annual pay of

approximately $74,000.

WHAT ABOUT EMPLOYMENT

PROSPECTS ?

Because of the strong

competition in the field and

relatively few positions, not

much of employment growth is

forecasted till 2020, with little

or no expected change.
