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Daily Schedule and Responsibilities:
Directing people on how to draw, cut and construct patterns and samples; reviewing and modifying sample garment on/off model, sketching quick,detailed drawings of garments; discussing design ideas with executives and clients; and reviewing fashion shows and magazines to help predict trends, what the consumers want and target markets.
Average Salary per Year: $58,278
Name: Marc Jacobs
Place of Work: International
Years of Experience: about 35 years
High School: High School of Art and Design
College: Parsons
Salary: Designer- $95,811
Assistant- $52,827
I chose to research fashion design because I love fashion and how people can express themselves through it. I wanted to learn more about it and what it takes to become one.
Personal Characteristic Traits or Abilities: Artistic ability, communication skills, computer skills, creativity, decision-making skills, eye for details
Natural Talents or Specific Skills that would be Helpful: Artistic ability and creativity
Required Degree and Skills: You don't need a college degree to become a fashion designer, but many designers have a bachelor's in fashion design or fashion merchandising. Required skills needed include creativity, ability to work well with others, an eye for details and technology skills.
How You Can Earn These Skills or a Degree in This Field: You can earn a degree and skills by completing basic arts and designs courses, build up your portfolio, and then submit sketches to an arts and/or design school to see if you are eligible for a four year bachelor program.
North Carolina:
NC State: Fashion Design
Average SAT Score: 1,244-1,828
Average ACT Score: 28
Average GPA: 3.68-4.43
New York City:
Parsons: Fashion Design (AAS)
Average SAT Score: 480-630
Average ACT Score: 22-27
Average GPA: 3.24
The career field of fashion design has decreased by 3% (700 people) since 2012.
Demand for Designers in the mass market and everyday wear is always fairly high, but it is hard to become a famous, well-known designer.
Advancement: There is not a lot of room for advancement in this career, but many new designers often work with experienced designers to gain more knowledge, experience and possibly a more advanced position, like a design department head or chief designer.
Where Someone in this Career Works: Fashion Designers can work almost anywhere, however most designers are centered in New York and California.
Hours: Depending on the designer, some work full time and some work part time. Freelance designers tend to work longer hours and adjust their schedule to their customer's schedule. They sometimes work continuously for long periods of time in order to meet a deadline or prepare for a fashion show.
Work Environment: Quick-paced and busy, everyone is involved and always has something to do.