Fashion
By: Yvette Dorado
Introduction
Career Research
Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:
Determine prices for styles,confer with sales and management executives or with clients in order to discuss design ideas.
Work Environment:
The working conditions of a fashion designer are as varied as the types of design work available. Because designers can be employed by major corporations, manufacturers, design firms or themselves, it is impossible to pin down a "typical" working condition
Education and Training:
Fashion designers are generally required to hold undergraduate degrees in fashion design. Those who intend on owning their own design firms or shops may benefit from earning a combined degree in fashion design and marketing or another business-related subject
Job Skills:
A good eye for color texture and shape.
an understanding of the characteristics of fabrics and how they can be used.
technical skills such as pattern cutting and sewing.
the ability to spot and develop trends.
drawing skills.
the ability to use computer design packages.
Job Outlook:
-3%
Salary:
$62,860
High School Preparation
The class that will help me have experience with fashion is Fashion
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Fashion Club
Work/Volunteer Experiences:
Work at a clothing store would be very helpful
References:
Fashion- Ms.Falls
Fashion Club- Ms.Manola