(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Fashion Designers
Job Description
Design clothing and accessories. Create original garments or design garments that follow well established fashion trends. May develop the line of color and kinds of materials.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
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Examine sample garments on and off models; then modify designs to achieve desired effects. |
98
|
Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows. |
97
|
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements. |
97
|
Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics. |
96
|
Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals in order to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences. |
94
|
Confer with sales and management executives or with clients in order to discuss design ideas. |
94
|
Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status. |
91
|
Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments. |
85
|
Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs. |
84
|
Select materials and production techniques to be used for products. |
77
|
Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market. |
72
|
Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs. |
61
|
Determine prices for styles. |
58
|
Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment. |
52
|
Develop a group of products and/or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs. |
49
|
Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created. |
46
|
Draw patterns for articles designed; then cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors. |
36
|
Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions. |
33
|
Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff in order to develop design concepts and plan productions. |
15
|
Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
92
|
Thinking Creatively
|
82
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
82
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
81
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
77
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
76
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
75
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
74
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
73
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
71
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
69
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
69
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
66
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
64
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
63
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
63
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
62
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
62
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
61
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
60
|
Getting Information
|
58
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
58
|
Processing Information
|
54
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
53
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
48
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
46
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
45
|
Interacting With Computers
|
45
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
42
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
40
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
39
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
36
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
28
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
24
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
24
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
21
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
14
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
6
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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