Fashion Designer

Aliases: Apparel Designer

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Fashion Designer is expected to perform include:

• Developing fashion design briefs

• Managing the development of design concept

• Conducting market research and trend analysis

• Creating prototype design

• Evaluating the sample and documentation of prototype

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2

• It is a desk job

• Need not handle a team

• Local travelling is not required

• Part-time work and contractual jobs are available 

• Work from home option is available

​Working hours

• Working is 8/9 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from organization to organization

• Shift system is not available

• Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1

• Preferably, 12th pass

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 1

• Knowledge of garment construction techniques and processes

• Knowledge of how to create design by hand sketches or Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Detailed knowledge of different range of fabrics

• Knowledge of the cost involved in making an apparel

• Knowledge of sale ability of a product designed

• Knowledge of types of fabrics that require stitching by hand or machine

• Knowledge of sewing and pattern-making techniques

• Well-versed with trends relating to fabrics, colours and shapes

• Competent in using illustration software CorelDraw, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

• Certification course in Fashion Design

• Ability to think creatively

• Ability to forecast trends and style

 

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Trainee → Assistant Designer → Associate Designer → Fashion Designer → Senior Designer → Creative Director → VP of Design

The progression is indicative

 

EXPECTED EARNINGS

• For new entrants – Rs 14,000 to Rs 20,000 per month

• For candidates with experience – Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Generally, 1 - 2 years of work experience/internship in apparel field (either in boutique or an apparel manufacturing company)

 

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 5, 6, 7, 8

• Boutiques

• Fashion/garment houses

• Self-employed

• Retail brands

• Export houses

• Fashion brands

 

KEYWORDS 

• Textile Designer

• Designer

• Apparel Maker

• Fashion Styling Expert

 

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 

Standard                   Code               Description

NCO 2015                 2163.0501        Fashion Designer

ISCO 2008                 2163                Product and Garment Designers

NIC 2008                   74101              Fashion design related to textiles, wearing apparel, shoes, jewellery​, furniture and other 

                                                          fashion goods as well as other personal or household goods

QP Reference           AMH/Q1201     Fashion Designer

NSQF                        Level 5            Not available​