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  1. Occupations
  2. Fashion Designers

Fashion Designers

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

SOC: 27-1022.00

Common Job Titles

  • Apparel Designer
  • Costume Designer
  • Designer
  • Fashion Designer

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Fashion Designers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

20,910

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $35,970. 25th percentile: U.S. $53,730. 50th percentile: U.S. $80,690. 75th percentile: U.S. $107,990. 90th percentile: U.S. $169,620. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$35,970
10% of workers earn the following or more$169,620
Workers on average earn$122,430

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Design4.4/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.4/5
  • Production and Processing3.3/5
  • Sales and Marketing3.2/5
  • English Language3.1/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk Revit
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAS
  • Trimble SketchUp Pro

Technology Skills

  • Autodesk AutoCAD Design Suite
  • Autodesk SketchBook Pro
  • C-DESIGN Fashion
  • CLO Virtual Fashion Marvelous Designer
  • Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
  • Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
  • Corel Painter
  • Fashion Toolbox
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer data input scanners
  • Computer drawing tablets
  • Computer laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Drafting curves
  • Drawing scales
  • Dress forms
  • Fabric pressing equipment
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers 51-6092.00
  • Commercial and Industrial Designers 27-1021.00
  • Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 51-6052.00
  • Costume Attendants 39-3092.00
  • Sewers, Hand 51-6051.00

Moderately Similar

  • Craft Artists 27-1012.00
  • Graphic Designers 27-1024.00
  • Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 27-1026.00
  • Interior Designers 27-1025.00
  • Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 51-9071.00

Related

  • Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 27-1013.00
  • Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 51-6041.00
  • Floral Designers 27-1023.00
  • Set and Exhibit Designers 27-1027.00
  • Retail Salespersons 41-2031.00
  • Art Directors 27-1011.00
  • Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 39-5091.00
  • Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 51-4062.00
  • Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 51-9123.00
  • Sewing Machine Operators 51-6031.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Associate's DegreeFashion Apparel DesignIssuer: Bergen Community College
  • Bachelor's DegreeB.F.A.C. in Fashion DesignIssuer: Columbia College Chicago
  • CertificatePatternmaking for Product DevelopmentIssuer: San Diego College of Continuing Education
  • CertificateFashion Design - Level 1Issuer: Mt San Antonio College
  • Long CertificateApparel Design & MerchandisingIssuer: College of Alameda
  • Associate's DegreeComputer Fashion Technology: DesignIssuer: San Diego Mesa College
  • Associate's DegreeFashion DesignIssuer: Santa Monica College
  • Long CertificateFashion DesignIssuer: Santa Monica College
  • Associate's DegreeFashion DesignIssuer: San Diego Mesa College
  • Associate's DegreeFASHION DESIGNIssuer: Baltimore City Community College