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Innovators Always Have Style
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
RELATED JOB TITLES
Apparel Fashion Designer, Clothing Designer, Costume Designer, Dance Costume Designer, Designer, Fashion Designer, Historic Clothing and Costume Maker, Latex Fashions Designer, Product Developer
Facts and Stats
Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.
O*NET Code: 27-1022.00
Median wages (annual)
2021
Projected job openings
2021-2031
What you Need to Know
- Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk Revit; Computer aided design and drafting software CADD; StartingAClothingLine.com Digital Fashion Pro; Trimble SketchUp Pro
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite; Lectra Prima Vision Print Repeat
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
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