Fashion Designer
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
At a Glance
Fashion Designer. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6.7–7.3 years. Top skills: Sales, Effective Communication, Management.
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Bachelor's degree
6.7–7.3 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Fashion Designers
Median Wage
$80,690/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Effective Communication
Merchandising
Selling Techniques
Creative Direction
Sketching
Brand Awareness
Drawing
Outside Sales
Footwear Design
Molding (Manufacturing Process)
Product Management
Trend Analysis
Sales Proposals
Project Management
Product Design
Textiles
Common Skills (12)
Sales
Management
Presentations
Communication
Forecasting
Relationship Management
Research
Proactivity
Organizational Skills
Creative Problem Solving
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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