Janiyah Hill: Fashion Career Info
Have you ever wondered about Fashion and sewing
The Skills you need for Fashion Designing
Career Info
As of 2010, there were approximately 22,000 fashion designers employed in the US.
Most work for wholesalers and manufacturers. Other have jobs with retailers, design firms and theater and dance companies. Some designers are self-employed. When a fashion show is upcoming or a deadline is approaching, designers have to work long hours whether they have full or part-time job or are self-employed.
Since most jobs are found in big cities, such as New York and Los Angeles, expect to relocate if you live elsewhere. You should also anticipate racking up those frequent flyer miles. Travel is part of most fashion designers' jobs. You will have to attend trade and fashion shows, as well as visit the countries in which many factories that produce clothing and accessories are located.
EDUCATION, MONEY, AND FASHION
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
EDUCATION:
You don't need a college degree to become a fashion designer, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't earn one. While formal education isn't required to enter this field, many of the candidates who will be competing against you for jobs will have an associate or bachelor's degree in fashion design or a related field. If you choose to earn a degree your coursework will include color, textiles, sewing and tailoring, pattern making, fashion history and computer-aided design (CAD).
SKILLS:
Students also learn about different types of clothing such as menswear or footwear
An internship is a valuable addition to the education one receives in the classroom. One can also gain experience by working as an assistant to a fashion designer.
The Money$
In 2011, fashion designers earned a salary of $64,690 or $31.10 per hour (US), putting it on a higher level that don't require a college degree. However, keep in mind that most people working in the field did, in fact, have a degree