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Overview
Designers research references, choose materials, sketch or model garments, develop samples and adapt designs for collections such as sportswear, childrenswear, footwear or accessories.
In job descriptions, look for apparel design, textile materials, design software, sample development, target markets, collection planning, garment modification and collaboration with production or creative teams.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Fashion design work often starts with a clothing brief, target customer or collection idea. The role can include research, sketches, material choices, sample reviews and adjustments before a garment range is ready for production or presentation.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth comes from textile materials, garment construction, fashion history, design software and sample development. Some roles focus on sportswear, children’s clothing, footwear, accessories, couture or ready-to-wear collections.
Salary context
Pay context depends on design responsibility, collection ownership, market segment, technical handover duties and whether the role includes supplier or production coordination. A designer who owns full ranges is usually assessed differently from a sample-support role.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior designer, collection lead, product developer, creative direction, textile design, accessories design or technical design roles that connect sketches with manufacturing details.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the product category, target market, software, sample process, materials and handover to production. A clear fashion design role should be more specific than general styling or retail presentation.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Alternative labels
accessory designer
fashion design specialist
swimwear designer
footwear designer
fashion stylist
high fashion designer
fashion design expert
textile specialist
fashion expert
sportswear designer
fashion specialist
childrenswear designer
textile expert
apparel stylist
fashion artist
apparel designer
fashion designers
Occupation group
industrial designer (2163.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/77bfd6e7-5598-4818-84cb-31e2651eb046 |
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| ESCO code | 2163.1.3 |
| ISCO group | 2163 |
| Concept type | Occupation |