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Fashion Designers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
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This source lists 20 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2024.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 13015 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
Core · Task 13014 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
Core · Task 13016 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
Core · Task 13019 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
Core · Task 13020 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
Core · Task 13013 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
Core · Task 13017 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Core · Task 13024 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.
Core · Task 13018 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
Core · Task 13022 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.
Core · Task 13023 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.
Core · Task 13021 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.
Core · Task 13030 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.
Supplemental · Task 13026 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Determine prices for styles.
Supplemental · Task 13028 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
Supplemental · Task 13027 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.
Supplemental · Task 13031 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.
Supplemental · Task 13025 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
Supplemental · Task 13032 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.
Supplemental · Task 13029 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.
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