Is being a fashion designer a good fit for you?
Designs clothing and accessories. Comes up with new ideas or adapts current fashion trends.
What the work involves
- Sketches rough and detailed drawings of clothes or accessories, and writes details like colours, construction and materials.
- Examines sample garments on and off models and changes designs to get the right effect.
- Talks with sales managers or clients about design ideas.
- Chooses the materials and production methods for products.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be creative and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a fashion designer is one of yours.
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