Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Private for profit
Self-employed
Private not for profit
State and local government
Federal Government
Employment of fashion designers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 2,300 openings for fashion designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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