[Core] [59% incumbents] Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations. | Write informational material.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
  DWAs: Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
  DWAs: Select materials or props.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
  DWAs: Promote products, activities, or organizations.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
  DWAs: Conduct market research.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
  DWAs: Monitor current trends.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.
  DWAs: Monitor current trends.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.
  DWAs: Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.
  DWAs: Test materials, solutions, or samples. | Test characteristics of materials or structures.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Determine prices for styles.
  DWAs: Determine the value of goods or services. | Calculate costs of goods or services.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
  DWAs: Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes. | Promote products, activities, or organizations.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.
  DWAs: Build models, patterns, or templates.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.
  DWAs: Build models, patterns, or templates.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.
  DWAs: Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
  DWAs: Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.
  DWAs: Study scripts to determine project requirements. | Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
  DWAs: Coordinate design activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Design (imp:4.41 lvl:4.52) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.35 lvl:3.93) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Production and Processing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.19 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  English Language (imp:3.13 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Fine Arts (imp:2.70 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Administration and Management (imp:2.57 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.44 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:2.28 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:2.24 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Communications and Media (imp:2.14 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Transportation (imp:2.06 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administrative (imp:2.03 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.00 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Foreign Language (imp:1.96 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.90 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.81) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Psychology (imp:1.75 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:1.71 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.64 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:1.63 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Mechanical (imp:1.57) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Law and Government (imp:1.52 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Building and Construction (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.44 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Biology (imp:1.37 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Physics (imp:1.33) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  History and Archeology (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Chemistry (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Food Production (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Originality (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Visualization (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.80 lvl:6.32) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.62 lvl:5.38) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.21 lvl:4.83) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Getting Information (imp:4.19 lvl:4.23) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.19 lvl:4.59) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.12 lvl:4.61) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.09 lvl:3.96) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Working with Computers (imp:3.93 lvl:3.92) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.75 lvl:3.90) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.73 lvl:4.45) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.68 lvl:4.10) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.66 lvl:4.42) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.66 lvl:3.96) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.63 lvl:3.80) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Processing Information (imp:3.61 lvl:3.82) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.56 lvl:3.66) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.51 lvl:4.05) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.49 lvl:3.02) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.43 lvl:3.34) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.29 lvl:3.20) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.28 lvl:4.11) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.21 lvl:4.02) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.17 lvl:3.15) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.14 lvl:3.28) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.06 lvl:3.69) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.03 lvl:3.27) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.99 lvl:3.77) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.96 lvl:3.02) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.94 lvl:2.69) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.92 lvl:3.40) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.87 lvl:3.06) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.74 lvl:3.21) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.44 lvl:2.37) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.43 lvl:2.32) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.43 lvl:1.65) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.31 lvl:2.16) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.22 lvl:1.64) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.19 lvl:2.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.71) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.69) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.64 lvl:1.27) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:2.64) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Adaptability (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.80) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:1.74) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:1.69) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.64) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Perseverance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cooperation (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.32) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.29) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:1.03) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.69) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:0.68) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.64) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:-0.28) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:-0.81) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 21,450
  annual_median    : $80,960
  annual_pct10     : $39,490
  annual_pct25     : $51,940
  annual_pct75     : $106,470
  annual_pct90     : $146,870
  annual_mean      : $91,230
  hourly_median    : $38.92

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Massachusetts ($103,520)
  lowest_state     : Texas ($40,040)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.585x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (23 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,500  median: $  43,020
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    5,510  median: $  88,610
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    3,890  median: $ 105,350
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,570  median: $  78,620
  Information                              emp:    1,110  median: $  99,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,040  median: $       0
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      440  median: $  51,950
  Educational Services                     emp:      150  median: $  55,020
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       70  median: $  91,890

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (9 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,500  median: $  43,020
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    5,510  median: $  88,610
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    3,890  median: $ 105,350
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,570  median: $  78,620
  Information                              emp:    1,110  median: $  99,310
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Fashion design is the art of applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction, and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories. It is influenced by diverse cultures and different trends and has varied over time and place. "A fashion designer creates clothing, including dresses, suits, pants, skirts, and accessories like shoes and handbags, for consumers. They can specialize in clothing, accessory, or jewelry design, or may work in more than one of these areas."


== Fashion designers ==
Fashion designers work in a variety of ways when designing their pieces and accessories such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and clothes. Due to the time required to put a garment out on the market, designers must anticipate changes to consumer desires. Fashion designers are responsible for creating looks for individual garments, involving shape, color, fabric, trimming, and more.
Fashion designers attempt to design clothes that are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. They consider who is likely to wear a garment and the situations in which it will be worn, and they work with a wide range of materials, colors, patterns, and styles. Though most clothing worn for everyday wear falls within a narrow range of conventional styles, unusual garments are usually sought for special occasions such as evening wear or party dresses.
Some clothes are made specifically for an individual, as in the case of haute couture or bespoke tailoring. Today, most clothing is designed for the mass market, especially casual and everyday wear, which are commonly known as ready to wear or fast fashion.


=== Structure ===
There are different lines of work for designers in the fashion industry. Fashion designers who work full-time for a fashion house, as in-house designers, create designs owned by the company and may either work independently or as a part of a design team.  Freelance designers who work for themselves sell their designs to fashion houses, directly to shops, or to clothing manufacturers. There are quite a few fashion designers who choose to set up their labels, which offers them full control over their designs. Others are self-employed and design for individual clients. Other high-end fashion designers cater to specialty stores or high-end fashion department stores. These designers create original garments, as well as those that follow established fashion trends. Most fashion designers, however, work for apparel manufacturers, creating designs of men's, women's, and children's fashions for the mass market. Large designer brands that have a 'name' as their brand such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Justice, or Juicy are likely to be designed by a team of individual designers under the direction of a design director.


=== Designing a garment ===
Garment design includes components of "color, texture, space, lines, pattern, silhouette, shape, proportion, balance, emphasis, rhythm, and harmony". All of these elements come together to design a garment to create visual interest for consumers.
Fashion designers work in various ways, some start with a vision in their head and later move into drawing it on paper or on a computer, while others go directly into draping fabric onto a dress form, also known as a mannequin. The design process is unique to the designer and it is rather intriguing to see the various steps that go into the process. Designing a garment starts with patternmaking. The process begins with creating a sloper or base pattern. The sloper will fit the size of the model a designer is working with or a base can be made by utilizing standard size charting.
Three major manipulations within patternmaking include dart manipulation, contouring, and added fullness. Dart manipulation allows for a dart to be moved on a garment in various places but does not change the overall fit of the garment. Contouring allows for areas of a garment to fit closer to areas of the torso such as the bust or shoulders. Added fullness increases the length or width of a pattern to change the frame as well as fit of the garment. The fullness can be added on one side, unequal, or equally to the pattern.
A designer may choose to work with certain apps that can help connect all their ideas together and expand their thoughts to create a cohesive design. When a designer is completely satisfied with the fit of the toile (or muslin), they will consult a professional pattern maker who will then create the finished, working version of the pattern out of paper or using a computer program. Finally, a sample garment is made up and tested on a model to make sure it is an operational outfit. Fashion design is expressive, the designers create art that may be functional or non-functional.


== Technology within fashion ==

Over the years, there has been an increase in the use of technology within fashion design. Iris van Herpen, a Dutch designer, incorporated 3D printing in her Crystallization collection.
Software can aid designers in the product development stage. Designers can use artificial intelligence and virtual reality to prototype clothing. 3D modeling within software allows for initial sampling and development stages for partnerships with suppliers before the garments are produced. Product managers can use product lifecycle management software to develop multiple items to multiple product lines to assist in planning, assigning, and tracking tasks from concept to completion.


== History ==

Modern Western fashion design is often considered to have started in the 19th century with Charles Frederick Worth who was the first designer to have his label sewn into the garments that he created, although tailors had sewn in labels with their name since at least 1828. Before the former draper set up his maison couture (fashion house) in Paris, clothing design and creation of the garments were handled largely by anonymous seamstresses. At the time high fashion descended from what was popularly worn at royal courts. Worth's success was such that he was able to dictate to his customers what they should wear, instead of following their lead as earlier dressmakers had done. The term couturier was in fact first created in order to describe him. While all articles of clothing from any time period are studied by academics as costume design, only clothing created after 1858 is considered fashion design.
It was during this period that many design houses began to hire artists to sketch or paint designs for garments. Rather than going straight into manufacturing, the images were shown to clients to gain approval, which saved time and money for the designer. If the client liked their design, the patrons commissioned the garment from the designer, and it was produced for the client in the fashion house. This designer-patron construct launched designers sketching their work rather than putting the completed designs on models.


== Types of fashion ==
Garments produced by clothing manufacturers fall into three main categories, although these may be split up into additional, different types.


=== Haute couture ===

Until the 1950s, fashion clothing was predominately designed and manufactured on a made-to-measure or haute couture basis, with each garment being created for a specific client. A couture garment is made to order for an individual customer, and is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric, sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques. Look and fit take priority over the time and cost of production. Due to the high cost of each garment, haute couture makes little direct profit for the fashion houses, but is important for prestige and publicity.


=== Ready-to-wear (prêt-à-porter) ===

Ready-to-wear, or prêt-à-porter, clothes are a cross between haute couture and mass market. They are not made for individual customers, but great care is taken in the choice and cut of the fabric. Clothes are made in small quantities to guarantee exclusivity, so the

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Fashion designers create original clothing and accessory designs, ranging from high-end couture to mass-market apparel. They combine artistic vision with technical knowledge of textiles, construction methods, and market trends to develop commercially viable fashion products. Fashion designers work across diverse settings from independent studios to major retail corporations, translating creative concepts into wearable garments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Fashion designers begin by researching current trends through fashion shows, magazines, and market analysis to identify target demographics and style directions. They sketch detailed technical drawings and write specifications for color schemes, materials, and construction methods using software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Designers select fabrics and production techniques by visiting textile showrooms and collaborating with manufacturers to ensure design feasibility. They examine sample garments on models, making modifications to achieve desired fit and aesthetic effects. Throughout the process, they confer with sales executives, management, and clients to refine designs and coordinate product launches, often arranging showings and presentations to promote their collections.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful fashion designers demonstrate exceptional originality and creative thinking abilities, consistently generating innovative design concepts that resonate with target markets. They possess strong visual skills including color discrimination, spatial visualization, and technical drawing capabilities combined with attention to detail for precise construction specifications. Effective fashion designers excel at interpersonal communication, collaborating with diverse teams from manufacturing to sales while presenting ideas persuasively to clients and executives. They thrive on achievement orientation and innovation, adapting quickly to rapidly changing fashion trends and consumer preferences while maintaining artistic integrity.

CAREER ENTRY:
Fashion designers typically enter the field with a bachelor's degree in fashion design, fashion merchandising, or related fields, representing 50.7% of professionals according to O*NET education data. Many begin with associate's degrees (44.0%) from fashion institutes or art schools, often supplemented by internships at design houses or apparel companies. Entry-level positions may include assistant designer roles, pattern-making positions, or technical design jobs where new graduates gain hands-on experience with garment construction, fabric selection, and design software proficiency.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Fashion designers advance from assistant or junior designer roles to senior designer positions, eventually becoming creative directors or launching independent fashion labels. Many transition into specialized areas such as costume design, technical design, or fashion merchandising, leveraging their creative and technical expertise. Entrepreneurial designers may establish their own brands or consulting practices, while others move into fashion journalism, trend forecasting, or fashion education roles at design schools.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Fashion designers earn a median annual salary of $80,960 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with significant geographic variation from $40,040 in Texas to $103,520 in Massachusetts, reflecting regional fashion industry concentration. The field employs 21,450 professionals nationally, with highest employment in retail trade (6,500), wholesale trade (5,510), and management companies (3,890). Employment opportunities cluster around fashion capitals and retail headquarters, with demand driven by fast fashion cycles and emerging sustainable fashion trends. The salary range spans $39,490 to $146,870, indicating substantial earning potential for established designers at luxury brands or successful independent labels.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Fashion design faces moderate automation risk as AI tools increasingly assist with trend analysis, pattern generation, and basic design variations. However, the core creative thinking activities (importance 4.8, level 6.3) and establishing interpersonal relationships (importance 4.2) remain highly resistant to automation, preserving demand for human designers who can interpret cultural nuances and consumer psychology.

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