What it pays
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Half of all Fashion Designers in the U.S. earn more than $80,960 a year — the middle 80% land between $39,490 and $146,870. About 21,450 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Fashion Designers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$80,960typical pay / year
21,450people in this work
$146,870+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Make5
Work on items of clothing and fashion ranges
+Select the current womenswear ranges that need rework, note which fabrics and seams fail the wear tests,…
Work on items of clothing and fashion ranges
+Select the current womenswear ranges that need rework, note which fabrics and seams fail the wear tests, propose three fabric or finish alternatives with cost targets and lead times, and upload the revised portfolio pages for buyer review by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelAdobe PhotoshopESCOO*NET
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Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.
+Take the runway clutches and sportswear silhouettes the design team flagged, create three simplified…
Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.
+Take the runway clutches and sportswear silhouettes the design team flagged, create three simplified construction versions for mass production with stitch counts and trim substitutions, cost each option and circulate to sourcing by Wednesday for feedback.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelAdobe Illustratorjob descriptionsO*NET
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Oversee fabric and trim selection.
+Review the fabric and trim swatch book, approve or reject each item against our wash, abrasion and cost…
Oversee fabric and trim selection.
+Review the fabric and trim swatch book, approve or reject each item against our wash, abrasion and cost thresholds, select alternates for any rejects, and send the approved list with supplier lead times to sourcing by Monday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Specialize in clothing, accessory, or jewelry design
+Choose your product focus—women’s knitwear or accessories—map the three microtrends we must target next…
Specialize in clothing, accessory, or jewelry design
+Choose your product focus—women’s knitwear or accessories—map the three microtrends we must target next season with mood images and 10 SKU ideas each, flag required new trims or fabrics, and deliver the trend brief to merchandising by next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopO*NETWikipedia
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Create patterns and templates for garments.
+Draft a set of three pattern templates for the new capsule top, include seam allowances, grainline, suggested…
Create patterns and templates for garments.
+Draft a set of three pattern templates for the new capsule top, include seam allowances, grainline, suggested fabrics and cutting layout, then send the tech pack to the sampling team with a request for first samples in ten working days.
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Analysing1
Conduct market research to identify trends and inspiration.
+Gather street, trade show and social feed examples from the last six weeks, identify three emerging…
Conduct market research to identify trends and inspiration.
+Gather street, trade show and social feed examples from the last six weeks, identify three emerging silhouette and colour shifts with fabric implications, write a one‑page summary and attach five visual references for the design team by Friday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointjob descriptionsWikipedia
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The daily work14
Select fabrics, colors, prints, and trims for collections.
+Select fabrics, colors, prints and trims for the autumn capsule, choosing durable cotton blends, two solid…
Select fabrics, colors, prints, and trims for collections.
+Select fabrics, colors, prints and trims for the autumn capsule, choosing durable cotton blends, two solid neutrals, one seasonal print and metal trims that meet our cost target and mill lead times, then upload the swatch sheet to the collection folder.
The tools that do the workAdobe Illustratorjob descriptionsO*NET
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Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
+Map target markets for the spring range by age bracket, gender split and three income tiers, flagging which…
Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
+Map target markets for the spring range by age bracket, gender split and three income tiers, flagging which styles suit urban twenty-somethings versus suburban families and produce a one-page market map for the buying team.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Determine prices for styles.
+Set wholesale and retail prices for the core five styles factoring in fabric and trim cost, expected margin…
Determine prices for styles.
+Set wholesale and retail prices for the core five styles factoring in fabric and trim cost, expected margin of 55 percent, competitor price points and a projected 20 percent markdown window, then export the price list to the finance folder.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Present mood boards, color palettes, and samples to buyers.
+Prepare a buyer presentation with mood boards, color palettes and three physical samples per silhouette for…
Present mood boards, color palettes, and samples to buyers.
+Prepare a buyer presentation with mood boards, color palettes and three physical samples per silhouette for Tuesday’s meeting, prioritising one hero look and annotating fabric stories and care instructions on each board.
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Work with technical teams to ensure design accuracy.
+Coordinate with the tech pack team to check measurements, seam finishes and approved trims for ten styles,…
Work with technical teams to ensure design accuracy.
+Coordinate with the tech pack team to check measurements, seam finishes and approved trims for ten styles, resolve any discrepancies before the first fit and confirm sign-off from production engineering by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Anticipate changes to consumer desires
+Scan trend reports, social listening and recent sell-through to identify three shifts in consumer desire for…
Anticipate changes to consumer desires
+Scan trend reports, social listening and recent sell-through to identify three shifts in consumer desire for next season, propose material innovations or silhouette tweaks to test in the next lab dip round.
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Produce textile samples
+Produce ten textile swatches for the autumn capsule: three wool blends, three knit constructions, two printed…
Produce textile samples
+Produce ten textile swatches for the autumn capsule: three wool blends, three knit constructions, two printed cottons, and two technical stretch fabrics; include fabric composition, weight, repeat, and one annotated photo for each, ready for vendor sampling by Friday.
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Gather reference materials for artwork
+Gather a mood pack of 30 reference images for the spring campaign: trend-forward color palettes, textured…
Gather reference materials for artwork
+Gather a mood pack of 30 reference images for the spring campaign: trend-forward color palettes, textured close-ups, artisanal weave examples, and three competitor visuals; tag each with source, date, and how it informs a potential textile treatment.
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Consider who is likely to wear a garment and the situations for wear
+Decide who will actually wear this dress and where they’ll wear it this season, listing age range, lifestyle…
Consider who is likely to wear a garment and the situations for wear
+Decide who will actually wear this dress and where they’ll wear it this season, listing age range, lifestyle (commuter, weekend parent, event-goer), price sensitivity and three real situations that would trigger purchase or wear.
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Monitor textile manufacturing developments
+Track the latest plant and mill updates from Turkey, India and Portugal this month, summarise two new…
Monitor textile manufacturing developments
+Track the latest plant and mill updates from Turkey, India and Portugal this month, summarise two new construction or finishing advances, note suppliers to contact for samples and flag any cost or lead-time impacts for buying next quarter.
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Textile materials
+Catalogue the fabrics in current stock by fibre content, weight, hand and care, call out three that meet…
Textile materials
+Catalogue the fabrics in current stock by fibre content, weight, hand and care, call out three that meet performance needs for city wear and mark which need lab testing before next buy.
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Textile techniques
+Document the construction techniques used across our bestselling styles, note two stitching or finishing…
Textile techniques
+Document the construction techniques used across our bestselling styles, note two stitching or finishing tweaks that would reduce returns, and propose a supplier workshop to trial those techniques next month.
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Seek innovation in current practices
+Outline three practice changes to test this season—one sourcing, one construction, one merchandising—describe…
Seek innovation in current practices
+Outline three practice changes to test this season—one sourcing, one construction, one merchandising—describe the hypothesis, required partners, pilot timeline of eight weeks and the success metrics to decide rollout.
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Portfolio management in textile manufacturing
+Assemble a portfolio review of our textile suppliers with sample photos, delivery reliability, MOQ, price…
Portfolio management in textile manufacturing
+Assemble a portfolio review of our textile suppliers with sample photos, delivery reliability, MOQ, price bands and two risk notes, prioritise five suppliers for next-season allocation and recommend capacity splits.
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