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Fashion Designers
SOC 27-1022.00
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening4.0
Critical Thinking4.0
Speaking3.9
Active Learning3.9
Social Perceptiveness3.9
Coordination3.9
Judgment and Decision Making3.9
Reading Comprehension3.8
Knowledge Areas 8
Design3.7
English Language3.2
Production and Processing3.0
Administration and Management3.0
Sales and Marketing2.9
Education and Training2.8
Customer and Personal Service2.6
Mathematics2.6
Key Tasks
1Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
2Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
3Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
4Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
5Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Also Known As
Apparel Accessories Specialist
Apparel Designer
Apparel Fashion Designer
Athletic Shoe Designer
Clothes Designer
Clothing Designer
Copyist
Costume Designer
Costume Director
Custom Furrier
Tools & Equipment
Computer data input scanners
Computer drawing tablets
Computer laser printers
Desktop computers
Drafting curves
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