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

1. ABOUT
FASHION DESIGNER
CAREER 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

2. 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.
By Brian Ross www.careerwithonlinedegrees.com

3. DO FASHION DESIGNERS WORK WITH CLOTHES ONLY ?
No, one can be a footwear designer, accessories designer, or even a jewelry
designer.
By Brian Ross www.careerwithonlinedegrees.com

4. 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.
By Brian Ross www.careerwithonlinedegrees.com

5. 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.
By Brian Ross www.careerwithonlinedegrees.com

6. 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.
By Brian Ross www.careerwithonlinedegrees.com

7. 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.
By Brian Ross www.careerwithonlinedegrees.com