Description
Fashion designers create original clothing, footwear, and accessories by researching trends, sketching designs, and selecting fabrics and trims. They also oversee the production process, collaborate with teams, and ensure their designs align with the business strategy and current market trends. Here are some of the responsibilities of a fashion designer: Researching trends Fashion designers need to have a keen eye for trends, colors, fabrics, and shapes to create unique and appealing clothing collections. Creating design concepts Fashion designers are creative visionaries who craft a narrative through attire. Their designs should be both aesthetically pleasing and commercially viable. Sketching designs Fashion designers use their technical skills, such as sketching, sewing, pattern cutting, and making alterations, to create their designs. Selecting fabrics and trims Fashion designers choose materials that will work well for their designs. Overseeing the production process Fashion designers may create prototypes or models, instruct manufacturers, and manage production. They also give instructions on how to make the products they design. Fashion designers may specialize in one area, such as apparel, footwear, or accessories, based on their interests or skills. They may also market their business through fashion shows or own a retail store. In addition to technical skills, fashion designers need other skills, such as: Artistic ability and creativity Innovative thinking Problem solving Attention to detail Commercial awareness Communication skills The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Collaboration Computer skills (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and CAD/CAM
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Cell phone reimbursement
Schedule:
• Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
• Performance bonus
Education:
• Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
• total work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fashion design: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person