How do they match: Fashion Designers

  • Product Developer
  • Apparel and Accessories Designer
  • Parts and Accessories Manager

  • Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.
  • Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
  • Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
  • Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
  • Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
  • Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.
  • Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.
  • Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.

  • Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Promote products, activities, or organizations.