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Fashion Designers

District Of Columbia

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Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Long-term on-the-job training

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Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
Examine sample garments on and off models; then modify designs to achieve desired effects.
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
Confer with sales and management executives or with clients in order to discuss design ideas.
Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals in order to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.