Fashion Designers

SOC Code: 27-1022

Fashion Designerss sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 88.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Speaking, Critical Thinking.

AI-Proof Score: 88.8Very High
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Median Salary

$80,690

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Job Growth

2.0%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Coordination

Common Tasks

  • Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
  • Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
  • Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
  • Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
  • Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation