Design, Media & Creative
Fashion Designer
Designs clothing and accessories from concept through production.
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What this career is
Fashion design combines creative concept development with technical garment knowledge and an understanding of production.
- Typical education pathway
- B.Des in fashion design or a recognised fashion design programme
What professionals typically do
- Develop concepts, sketches and mood boards
- Select fabrics and materials
- Create patterns, samples and fittings
- Work with production teams on manufacturing
Typical education pathways
- B.Des in Fashion Design, commonly through NIFT or institutional entrance examinations
- Diploma programmes in fashion or apparel design
- M.Des or specialised postgraduate study
Important skills
- Sketching
- Garment construction
- Textile knowledge
- Trend awareness
Suitable student interests
- Creativity
- Craft and materials
- Visual style
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