Fashion Designer

Shortlist
Fashion Designers create women's, men's, and children's apparel. This might include sportswear, maternity wear, outerwear, underwear, formalwear, eyewear, and footwear. There are also Accessory Designers who design belts, scarves, hats, handbags, and hosiery.
Mentors from the field
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in fashion designing, fashion merchandising
Diploma-Fashion Design and Management
What you need to get started
Practical, industrial experience is a must
Technical knowledge in the production processes for clothing, accessories, or footwear.
Soft Skills
Creative
Visualization skills
An eye for detail
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Well organized
Imagination
Empathy
Problem-solving
Multitasking and time management
Awareness of different fabrics
Technical Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Fashion Designing
Fashion Styling
Networking Groups
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