Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Fashion designers create or adapt original designs for clothing for men, women, and children. Most specialize in one particular type of clothing, such as women's dresses or men's suits. Most designers work for textile, apparel, and pattern manufacturers. Some designers are self-employed and develop a clientele of individual customers or manufacturers. Others work for fashion salons, high-fashion department stores, and specialty shops. A few work in the entertainment industry, designing costumes. Fashion designers are also known as apparel and clothing designers. There are approximately 25,800 fashion designers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Artistic
Creative
Enterprising
Career Ladder
Head Designer, or Owner of Design Firm, or Creative Director
Fashion Designer
Assistant Fashion Designer, or Assistant Cutter, or Assistant Technical Designer
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