# Fashion Designers > Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends. - Code: 27-1022.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-1022) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (13 core and 7 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1022.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-1022.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements. Core task · Task 13015 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 2. Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects. Core task · Task 13014 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 3. Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas. Core task · Task 13016 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 4. Select materials and production techniques to be used for products. Core task · Task 13019 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 5. Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows. Core task · Task 13020 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 6. Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments. Core task · Task 13013 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024 7. Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Core task · Task 13017 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 8. Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs. Core task · Task 13024 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 9. Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences. Core task · Task 13018 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 10. Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs. Core task · Task 13022 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 11. Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics. Core task · Task 13023 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 12. Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market. Core task · Task 13021 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 13. Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created. Core task · Task 13030 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 14. Determine prices for styles. Supplemental task · Task 13026 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 15. Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs. Supplemental task · Task 13028 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 16. Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors. Supplemental task · Task 13027 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 17. Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment. Supplemental task · Task 13031 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 18. Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions. Supplemental task · Task 13025 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 19. Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions. Supplemental task · Task 13032 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 20. Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions. Supplemental task · Task 13029 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 ## More in Arts, Design, Media & Sports - [Actors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2011.00): 18 tasks - [Art Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1011.00): 16 tasks - [Artists and Related Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1019.00): no tasks listed - [Athletes and Sports Competitors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2021.00): 9 tasks - [Audio and Video Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4011.00): 29 tasks - [Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3011.00): 24 tasks - [Broadcast Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4012.00): 27 tasks - [Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4031.00): 21 tasks - [Choreographers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2032.00): 18 tasks - [Coaches and Scouts](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2022.00): 27 tasks - [Commercial and Industrial Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1021.00): 17 tasks - [Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3092.00): 14 tasks - [Craft Artists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1012.00): 15 tasks - [Dancers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2031.00): 14 tasks - [Designers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Disc Jockeys, Except Radio](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2091.00): 19 tasks - [Editors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3041.00): 21 tasks - [Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2099.00): no tasks listed - [Film and Video Editors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4032.00): 22 tasks - [Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1013.00): 28 tasks - [Floral Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1023.00): 15 tasks - [Graphic Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1024.00): 19 tasks - [Interior Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1025.00): 16 tasks - [Interpreters and Translators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3091.00): 17 tasks - [Lighting Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4015.00): 16 tasks - [Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4099.00): no tasks listed - [Media and Communication Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3099.00): no tasks listed - [Media Programming Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.03): 23 tasks - [Media Technical Directors/Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.05): 15 tasks - [Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1026.00): 24 tasks - [Music Directors and Composers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2041.00): 30 tasks - [Musicians and Singers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2042.00): 29 tasks - [News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3023.00): 30 tasks - [Photographers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4021.00): 28 tasks - [Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3043.05): 16 tasks - [Producers and Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.00): 30 tasks - [Public Relations Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3031.00): 18 tasks - [Set and Exhibit Designers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1027.00): 27 tasks - [Sound Engineering Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-4014.00): 14 tasks - [Special Effects Artists and Animators](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-1014.00): 13 tasks - [Talent Directors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2012.04): 15 tasks - [Technical Writers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3042.00): 15 tasks - [Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2023.00): 16 tasks - [Writers and Authors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3043.00): 20 tasks ## Where this comes from Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. 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