Women's wear designer
ふじんふくデザイナー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A creative role responsible for designing women's clothing, pattern creation, sample checking, and mass production. Engages in product planning through trend research and material selection.
Description
Women's wear designers develop concepts, create design sketches, and prepare spec sheets (tech packs) based on seasonal trends and market research. They create patterns using CAD or hand-drawing, conduct fittings after sample sewing to make corrections, select materials, plan colors, and coordinate with mass-production factories to bring products to market, balancing brand image with market needs.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of sustainable materials and digital technologies (3D CAD, virtual fitting), demand is expected to grow for designers skilled in environmentally conscious design and digital tools.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills
Work Style
Brand in-house / Flex time / Freelance / OEM/ODM company employment
Career Path
Assistant designer → Junior designer → Senior designer → Chief designer → Creative director
Required Skills
Basic sewing knowledge / CAD (apparel design) / Fabric and material knowledge / Fashion illustration / Pattern making
Recommended Skills
Color coordination / English (overseas information gathering) / Market research / Trend analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Important to not miss minute design details or sample defects. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary to create unique designs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Specialized mathematical analysis is not highly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Coordinator Certification
- Fashion Business Ability Test
- Fashion Color Ability Test
- Pattern Making Technology Test
Aliases
- Ladies' wear designer
- Women's wear designer
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- Apparel designer
- Fashion designer
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