Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks13 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
- Code
- 27-1022.00SOC 2018: 27-1022
What the work is made of
13 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.Core taskTask 13015Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 2. Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.Core taskTask 13014Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 3. Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.Core taskTask 13016Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 4. Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.Core taskTask 13019Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 5. Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.Core taskTask 13020Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 6. Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.Core taskTask 13013Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 7. Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.Core taskTask 13017Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 8. Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.Core taskTask 13024Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 9. Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.Core taskTask 13018Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 10. Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.Core taskTask 13022Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 11. Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.Core taskTask 13023Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 12. Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.Core taskTask 13021Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 13. Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.Core taskTask 13030Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 14. Determine prices for styles.Supplemental taskTask 13026Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 15. Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.Supplemental taskTask 13028Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 16. Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.Supplemental taskTask 13027Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 17. Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.Supplemental taskTask 13031Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 18. Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.Supplemental taskTask 13025Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 19. Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.Supplemental taskTask 13032Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 20. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.Supplemental taskTask 13029Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-1022
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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