Fashion designers create clothing accessories and footwear by combining their artistic and technical skills with market trends and consumer needs. They may work for fashion houses retailers or start their own brands.
Responsibilities
Research: Research trends in fabrics colors and styles
Design: Create sketches mood boards and prototypes
Select materials: Choose fabrics trims colors and patterns
Develop designs: Use computeraided design (CAD) software to create technical drawings
Collaborate: Work with other designers patternmakers and manufacturers
Manage production: Oversee the production process to ensure quality and alignment with the original vision
Market: Present designs to clients retailers and the public
Stay current: Keep up with industry trends and events
Skills
Creativity: Generate innovative designs that resonate with consumers
Attention to detail: Ensure that designs meet quality standards
Communication: Articulate design concepts clearly to clients colleagues and other team members
Collaboration: Work with others to bring designs to life
Adaptability: Be able to adjust designs to suit clients needs
Other considerations
Fashion designers may specialize in apparel footwear or accessories
They may work in wholesale or manufacturing establishments apparel companies retailers theater or dance companies and design firms
merchandiser's job is to ensure that a store has the right products at the right time and price. They do this by: Analyzing trends: Monitoring consumer demand and market trends to predict which products will be in high demand Planning product ranges: Working with buyers to plan which products to sell and in what quantities Negotiating prices: Securing favorable prices and terms from suppliers Managing inventory: Tracking and managing stock deliveries and controlling stock levels Planning displays: Working with visual display staff to decide how to display products to maximize sales Forecasting sales: Predicting sales and profits and presenting sales forecasts Collaborating with other departments: Working with other departments to develop marketing strategies Training staff: Conducting training sessions for other store staff Merchandisers need to be organized, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work well under pressure. They should also have excellent analytical skills and be comfortable using basic statistics