Fashion designers are responsible for creating original clothing accessories and footwear. Their job duties include:
Researching trends: Fashion designers identify trends in fabrics colors prints and shapes.
Creating design concepts: Fashion designers develop new concepts and mood boards to capture a mood.
Sketching designs: Fashion designers sketch designs by hand or with computeraided design (CAD) software.
Selecting fabrics and trims: Fashion designers choose fabrics and patterns for their designs.
Overseeing production: Fashion designers oversee the production process and collaborate with teams to bring their designs to life.
Giving instructions: Fashion designers provide instructions on how to make the products they design.
Fashion designers should have a variety of skills including:
Creativity and proactivity
Interpersonal skills
Good sewing skills
Communication skills
Business skills
Leadership skills
Adaptability to dynamic trends
Fashion design is a creative field with a broad spectrum of career opportunities including fashion designer textile designer and fashion stylist.
meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages.