Fashion Designer

Creates original clothing and accessory collections for production or retail.

DegreeApprenticeship

Also known as

Apparel DesignerClothing DesignerTextile DesignerCostume Designer

Essential Skills

Pattern cutting and garment constructionTrend research and forecastingDesign illustration and sketchingFabric selection and sourcingCollection development and curationGarment fitting and alterations

Good to Have

Sustainable materials sourcingCAD fashion software (CLO 3D)

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Creates visual content for brands, digital products, and print media.

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