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       CODE: 142.061-018 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FASHION DESIGNER (profess. & kin.) alternate titles: clothes designer
Designs men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories: Analyzes fashion trends and
predictions, confers with sales and management executives, compares leather, fabrics, and other
apparel materials, and integrates findings with personal interests, tastes, and knowledge of design
to create new designs for clothing, shoes, handbags, and other accessories. Sketches rough and
detailed drawings of apparel and writes specifications describing factors, such as color scheme,
construction, and type of material to be used. Confers with and coordinates activities of workers
who draw and cut patterns and construct garments to fabricate sample garment. Examines sample
garment on and off model and modifies design as necessary to achieve desired effect. May draw
pattern for article designed, using measuring and drawing instruments. May cut patterns. May
construct sample, using sewing equipment. May arrange for showing of sample garments at sales
meetings or fashion shows. May attend fashion and fabric shows to observe new fashions and
materials. May be identified according to specific group designed for, such as men, women, or
children or areas of specialization, such as sportswear, coats, dresses, suits, lingerie, or
swimwear. May design custom garments for clients and be designated Custom Garment Designer (retail
trade). May conduct research and design authentic period, country, or social class costumes to be
worn by film, television, concert, stage, and other performers and be designated Costume Designer
(profess. & kin.). May design, fabricate, repair, and sell leather articles and be designated
Leather Crafter (leather prod.). May design, copy, or modify clothing accessories and be designated
according to article designed as Handbag Designer (leather prod.); Hat Designer (hat & cap); or Shoe
Designer (boot & shoe).
GOE: 01.02.03 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 78
ONET CROSSWALK: 34038A Fashion Designers
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