How to get a job in fashion

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A C T I V I T Y P R O F I L E
Design & Product Development
Apparel Design
Accessories/Footwear Design
Textile Design
CAD Design
Graphic Design Apparel
Merchandising
Product Management
Fabric/Trim Research & Development
Apparel Design
Duties • responsible for initial trend research to determine concepts,
color, fabric, silhouette and trim details
• collaborate with product development and sales teams to
determine product mix via past sales and current/future
trends/forecasts
• execute initial sketches through to final sketches with all detail
• source fabric and trim
• communicate all ideas and information to technical and
production teams
• present line internally and externally
• review pre- and post-production samples
• conduct preliminary fittings
Salary start around $28,000–to $150,000+
Attributes/skills/ • creativity
credentials • teamwork
• good communication skills
• determination
• strong illustration, flat and detailed sketching ability
• familiarity with technical packages and technical/fit know-how
• knowledge of fabrications/trims
• grasp of production process
• understanding of current market and competition
• computer literacy (CAD skills, especially Photoshop
and Illustrator)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Step-by-step
Apparel Design Director
Apparel Designer
Associate Apparel Designer
Assistant Apparel Designer
Portfolio required
24 Seven, Inc.
24 Seven, Inc.