Apparel Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A profession that designs, plans, and develops apparel products. Analyzes market and trends, combining materials, colors, and silhouettes to create apparel product designs.
Description
Apparel designers survey consumer needs and market trends to formulate concepts for collections or product lines. They create design drawings and sketches, materializing them through pattern making and sample production. They handle material selection, color coordination, and sewing specifications, collaborating with production departments and external factories to realize products. While managing delivery deadlines and costs to maintain quality, they contribute to building the brand image.
Future Outlook
The apparel industry is in a period of transformation due to the growth of e-commerce and increasing focus on sustainability. Demand for designers who can leverage digital tools for planning and design, and select environmentally considerate materials, is expected to continue increasing.
Personality Traits
Creative / Curious and inquisitive / Keen observation skills
Work Style
Business travel / Flexitime / Freelance / Office work / Partial remote work possible
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Junior Designer → Senior Designer → Chief Designer → Design Director
Required Skills
Basic Sewing Knowledge / Fashion CAD (Operation) / Hand-Drawn Design / Pattern Making / Specification Creation
Recommended Skills
Adobe Illustrator / Color Certification / Communication Skills (English) / Photoshop / Trend Research
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to market changes and customer demands are necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in sewing specifications and details is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination with internal and external stakeholders and accurate conveyance of intentions are necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Generating unique design ideas is essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn new trend and material information. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses on sensory allocation and ratios rather than complex mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Dressmaking Technology Certification
- Fashion Business Proficiency Certification
Aliases
- Clothing Designer
- Fashion Designer
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