12. FASHION DESIGNING
Fashion designing is the art and profession of designing clothing and accessories. It involves creating original designs, selecting fabrics and materials, and overseeing the production process to bring those designs to life. Fashion designers often stay updated on current trends, fabrics, and styles to create innovative and appealing clothing collections.
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Fashion designers collaborate with various professionals in the fashion industry including patternmakers, garment technologists, merchandisers, and marketers to create unique designs.
Requirements
- Creativity: Fashion designers need to have a strong sense of creativity and imagination to come up with original and innovative designs that appeal to consumers.
- Fashion knowledge: They should have a deep understanding of fashion trends, textiles, colors, and garment construction techniques.
- Drawing and sketching skills: Proficiency in sketching and drawing is essential for visualizing design concepts and communicating ideas to team members and clients.
- Business and marketing skills: Fashion designers should have a good understanding of the business side of the industry, including market trends, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies.
- Time management and organization: Meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously are common in the fashion industry, so effective time management and organizational skills are essential.
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