Thursday, April 9, 2009

Fashion Design Career

Fashion Designing include clothes can display one's individuality and enable people to feel confident and powerful. Haute couture (high-fashion custom-fitted clothes) designers don't design clothing for comfort or protection but rather as an artistic expression. Many people tend to look at the final product of fashion on the run ways and the movies without realizing how much work is involved in producing a single hit design. Whole teams work for months creating that design from Sketchers to Pattern Makers, Cutters, Sewers and Researchers. It is only those designers with talent, ambition and determination that succeed in this demanding and highly competitive industry.

A bachelor's degree in fashion design should provide the student with a well-rounded education, and many students feel that it is impossible to break into the industry without one. When choosing a fashion/costume design school, reserach it's accreditation. The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) are the main accrediting bodies in the US. Look for a school that will allow you to transfer credits if you wish to change schools to attend a different course, or to gain further qualifications in the future.At fashion school you will start to make useful contacts in the fashion industry. Often design houses recruit the top students directly from graduation. When attending fashion school you will learn new design techniques and also how to improve your work. You will also have access to the latest designing software that is used in the industry.

Some skills which are an advantage when entering the world of fashion include a good eye for color, sense of style and shape, an ability to sketch, knowledge of textiles and a formal qualification in design. You must have an excellent portfolio of your work ready to display to any potential employers.As the fashion industry is largely based in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Rome London, New York and Los Angeles most fashion jobs are also located in these areas. You should seriously consider spending time in one of these fashion capitals if you wish to succeed in your career.Currently the trend for bulk manufacturers is to employ fashion designers overseas. This trend is likely to continue so to stay employable it is important to develop broad ranging skills in both the fashion and business areas.

Look out for a specialist or niche job and build up your skills in many diverse areas.When you start your career you will hold the least glamorous position in the design house even if you are highly qualified. Only when you gain experience and serve your time will you be able to apply for better positions. Along with good designing skills employers also look for candidates with a knowledge of business and marketing.There are many important roles involved the fashion industry e.g. Artists and Sketchers, Assistant Designers, Cutters, Head Designers / Design Directors, Pattern Graders, Pattern Makers, Set and Exhibit Designers, Sewers, Spec and Fit Technicians, Specialty Designers, Trend Researchers.

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