Fashion Designers
General Information
Description
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit59.55%
- Self-employed32.60%
- Private, not for profit4.52%
- State and local government1.27%
- Federal government0.10%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$76,700
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Associate's degree 36%
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Some college 25%
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Bachelor's degree 23%
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First professional degree 8%
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High school 3%
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Less than high school 1%
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Post-secondary certificate 1%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Design
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Production and Processing
- Sales and Marketing
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