Details Report for:
27-1022.00 - Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Sample of reported 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
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Accounting software — Financial accounting software
- Computer aided design CAD software
— Autodesk AutoCAD Design Suite; C-DESIGN Fashion; Patternmaking software; StartingAClothingLine.com Digital Fashion Pro (see all 7 examples)
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
; Autodesk SketchBook Pro; Lectra Prima Vision Print Repeat (see all 6 examples)
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Cloth cutting machines — Industrial fabric cutting machines
- Curves — Drafting curves
- Desktop computers
- Domestic clothing irons — Steam irons
- Full body form or mannequin — Dress forms
- Graphics tablets — Computer drawing tablets
- Ironing machines or presses — Fabric pressing equipment
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Scales — Drawing scales
- Scanners — Computer data input scanners
- Sewing machines — Industrial sewing machines; Sergers
- Sewing needles
- Sewing patterns — Garment templates
- Shears — Fabric shears
- Steam pressing machines — Fabric steamers
- T squares — Layout T-squares
- Tape measures — Measuring tapes
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
- Coordinate design activities.
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
- Write informational material.
- Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
- Monitor current trends.
- Conduct market research.
- Select materials or props.
- Promote products, activities, or organizations.
- Build models, patterns, or templates.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Study scripts to determine project requirements.
- Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
Education
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Associate's degree |
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Some college, no degree |
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Bachelor's degree |
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
11-2011.00 | Advertising and Promotions Managers |
11-2021.00 | Marketing Managers ![]() |
11-3061.00 | Purchasing Managers |
13-1022.00 | Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products |
27-1011.00 | Art Directors |
27-1024.00 | Graphic Designers |
27-1025.00 | Interior Designers |
27-4032.00 | Film and Video Editors ![]() |
43-9031.00 | Desktop Publishers |
51-6092.00 | Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $35.48 hourly, $73,790 annual |
State wages | |
Local wages | |
Employment (2019) | 28,300 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 2,300 |
State trends | |
Top industries (2019) | Wholesale Trade (31% employed in this sector)
Information (12%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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