Fashion Design
Samara Sotelo
What They Do
As a Fashion Designer they design original clothing, accessories, and footwear. They sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they deigned.
How To Become One
Most Fashion Designers have a bachelor's degree in fashion design or fashion merchandising. They often gain their initial experience in the fashion industry through internships or by working as an assistant designer. A fine arts program in fashion design will offer you the design, sewing and marketing skills you'll need. Employers usually seek applications with creativity, as well as a good technical understanding of the production process for clothing, accessories, or footwear.
Famous Designers
Coco Chanel
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was a French fashion designer and founder of the Chanel brand.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American clothing designer best known for his sportswear line, Polo Ralph Lauren, which is the centerpiece of his fashion empire.
Calvin Klein
Fashion designer Calvin Klein is known for his line of menswear and womenswear.
Payment
The median annual wage for fashion designers was $62,860 in May 2012. Earnings in this occupation can vary widely based on experience, employer, and reputation. Most fashion designers work full time however, some work part time. Occasionally, fashion designers work long hours to meet production deadlines or prepare for fashion shows.