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Emma Jones Business and office Technology . Fashion Designer. Interests. I am interested in this career because I love to sketch and design clothes. I also love to shop and buy clothes. Education. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Emma JonesBusiness and office Technology
Fashion Designer
InterestsI am interested in this career because I love to sketch and design clothes. I also love to shop and buy clothes.
EducationEducation: Most
occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training Training: Employees in
these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers
Tasks/responsibilities Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns
and constructing samples or finished garments. 2. Examine sample garments on and off models; then modify designs to
achieve desired effects. 3. Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and
write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
4. Confer with sales and management executives or with clients in order to discuss design ideas.
5. Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
6. Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals in order to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
7. Select materials and production techniques to be used for products. 8. Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and
arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
9. Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market. 10. Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to
complete designs. 11. Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.
Salary In NY the average wage
for this occupation is:
$43,730 (per year) for entry level workers, and $98,910 (per year) for experienced workers.
Skills Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time
of others. Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or
behavior. Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
Knowledge Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They
often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision
technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the
meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control,
costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved
in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales
techniques, and sales control systems. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design,
teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Job overlookYes, I think this career would be good for me because I have always loved to sketch and design clothes