Occupational Employment Statistics
27-1022 Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
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Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 150 | 17 | $30.84/hr | $20.73/hr | $20.73/hr | $26.58/hr | $36.69/hr | $47.79/hr |
| Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 420 | $18.81/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 30 | $39.89/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 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.