Fashion Designer
Fashion designers create original clothing, footwear, and accessory designs, researching trends and translating concepts into sketches, patterns, and finished garments.
Salary Range
$45,000 - $110,000+
Education
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree
Demand
Competitive Demand
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Core Responsibilities
01.
Research fashion trends and develop original design concepts and sketches
02.
Select fabrics, colours, and materials, and create patterns and prototypes
03.
Collaborate with manufacturers, buyers, and marketing teams to bring designs to market
Typical Workplace
Design studios, fashion houses, retail companies, or self-employment
Combination of hands-on studio work and computer-aided design
Often works to tight seasonal deadlines within a creative team
Attributes & Abilities
Creativity & artistic vision
Trend awareness
Sewing & pattern-making skills
Business acumen
Communication skills
High School Course Requirements (Ontario)
Grade 11
Visual Arts (Recommended)
Fashion/Clothing courses (Recommended)
English (ENG3C/U)
Grade 12
English (ENG4U)
Visual Arts or Business courses (Recommended)