Occupational Employment Statistics
27-1022 Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Minnesota
| 260 | 29 | $25.61/hr | $18.54/hr | $18.78/hr | $18.78/hr | $26.97/hr | $44.67/hr |
Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 180 | $18.78/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 20 | $40.47/hr |
Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
- Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
- Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
- Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.
- Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.
- Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
- Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
- Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
- Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
- Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.
- Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.