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Fashion Designers

Also known as: Apparel Accessories Specialist, Apparel Designer, Apparel Fashion Designer, Athletic Shoe Designer, Clothes Designer, Clothing Designer, Copyist, Costume Designer, Costume Director, Custom Furrier

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School1%
High School Diploma3%
Some College1%
Post-Secondary Certificate25%
Associate's Degree36%
Bachelor's Degree24%
Level 109%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

6 months - 1 year4%
1-2 years20%
2-4 years26%
4-6 years46%
6-8 years3%
Over 10 years2%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None15%
1-3 months14%
3-6 months18%
6 months - 1 year26%
1-2 years18%
2-4 years8%
4-6 years1%

How AI Impacts Each Task

20 tasks analyzed

Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.

Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.

Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.

Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.

Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailInnovationDependabilityInitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityAchievement/EffortIndependenceStress ToleranceLeadershipCooperationIntegrityPersistence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$80,690

per year

Mean Wage

$122,430

per year

Employment

21K

workers

Wage Range

$35,970 - $169,620

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$35,970Median: $80,690$169,620
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