11 Feb 2018 21:18
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<h1>Fashion Designer</h1>
<p>Are you ready to rock the fashion world? <strong>Fashion designers</strong> design original clothes, shoes, and accessories for everyone from Walmart to Oscar De La Renta. Depending on what company or brand you work for, you could be designing comfortable, inexpensive, visually appealing clothes for the masses—or high couture for the stars of Hollywood.</p>
<p><strong>Fashion Designers:</strong> Conjuring up the clothes we wear</p>
<p>In the marketing of fashion, image is everything, and so an expertise in photography and Adobe Photoshop (for that perfect look) are in demand.https://www.pinterest.com/powerpoint_templates/powerpoint-roadmap-template/ Communication and teamwork skills are also key, so you can work smoothly with colleagues and clients.</p>
<p>Fashion trends change constantly, and so the ability to anticipate and accommodate changing trends is a must. The fashion industry is also notorious for long hours and a demanding, often low-paid work environment for people starting out (See the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada). Expect constant changes and perfectionistic bosses to go along with the glamour and parties.</p>
<p>There are many great online resources for your fashion design job search. In addition to the resources listed on our Job Boards page, some viable resources include Indeed.com, Fashion.net, and Fashionista.com.</p>
<p>$64,030 – The 2014 median salary for Fashion Designers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.)</p>
<p>For professional fashion designers, career paths are varied. The majority of designers work full-time in wholesale or manufacturing as “in-house designers,” though 25% are self-employed. Self-employed designers may sell their designs to large companies or run their own independent businesses. Fashion designers also work in the performing arts with theater or dance companies, creating costumes for artistic performances.</p>
<p>Starting salaries in fashion design are typically low, with internship a common route to a job. According to Salary.com, the median annual salary for a fashion designer in the United States in 2014 was $46,678. (The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the 2014 median salary for a fashion designer at $64,030.)</p>
<p>Due to the increasing globalization of the industry, the Federal Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts that overall employment for fashion designers will decline by 3 percent from 2014 to 2024. Skill and individuality will continue to be rewarded in the industry.</p>
<p>If you’re serious about a career, getting a formal education by earning a degree or certificate in fashion design is generally essential to getting started. A fashion design program at an accredited school can provide hands-on experience of manufacturing and textiles in addition to giving you art training and access to fashion industry veterans.</p>
<p>At the end of any program, you are looking to graduate with a strong portfolio that showcases your creativity, style, and technical understanding of production methods.</p>
<p>Do you have what it takes? Here is a typical entry-level job description for a fashion designer:</p>
<p>Less is More Clothing – Los Angeles, CA</p>
<p>Job Description: Seeking a self-motivated, success-oriented designer for a growing fashion company. We are an underwear and sleepwear design company looking for an eager, talented and hard working individual to join our team. This is a great opportunity to grow your design skills interacting with two experienced designers. We are a small company looking for someone with positive attitude and a creative spark who will bring something new to the table each day.</p>
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<li>Fashion illustration and flat sketching skills</li>
<li>Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge</li>
<li>Knowledge of fabrics, construction, and trim</li>
<li>Well versed in silhouettes, fabrication, color use, and sewing techniques</li>
<li>Strong design and conceptual skills</li>
<li>Ability to research fashion trends</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Detail oriented, works well independently and in fast-paced team environment.</li>
<li>Microsoft Office skills: Excel and Microsoft Word</li>
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