27-1022.00Apprenticeship

Fashion Designers

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Key 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.
  • Determine prices for styles.
  • 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.
  • Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
  • Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
  • Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
  • Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.
  • Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.
  • Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
  • Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.
  • Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.
  • Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
  • Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.
  • Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.
  • Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.
  • Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.
  • Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.

Skills

Active Listening
72%
Critical Thinking
72%
Speaking
72%
Active Learning
69%
Coordination
69%
Judgment and Decision Making
69%
Social Perceptiveness
69%
Time Management
69%
Complex Problem Solving
66%
Negotiation
66%
Persuasion
66%
Reading Comprehension
66%
Instructing
63%
Management of Personnel Resources
63%
Monitoring
63%
Service Orientation
63%
Writing
60%
Operations Analysis
56%
Learning Strategies
53%
Systems Analysis
50%
Systems Evaluation
47%
Management of Material Resources
44%
Management of Financial Resources
41%
Quality Control Analysis
35%
Mathematics
28%
Operations Monitoring
28%
Technology Design
19%
Troubleshooting
19%
Equipment Selection
13%
Programming
10%
Science
3%
Equipment Maintenance
0%
Installation
0%
Operation and Control
0%
Repairing
0%

Knowledge

Design
85%
Computers and Electronics
59%
Production and Processing
56%
Sales and Marketing
55%
English Language
53%
Fine Arts
43%
Administration and Management
39%
Personnel and Human Resources
36%
Mathematics
32%
Education and Training
31%
Communications and Media
29%
Transportation
27%
Administrative
26%
Customer and Personal Service
25%
Foreign Language
24%
Sociology and Anthropology
23%
Engineering and Technology
20%
Psychology
19%
Geography
18%
Telecommunications
16%
Economics and Accounting
16%
Mechanical
14%
Law and Government
13%
Building and Construction
12%
Public Safety and Security
11%
Biology
9%
Therapy and Counseling
9%
Physics
8%
History and Archeology
7%
Philosophy and Theology
6%
Medicine and Dentistry
5%
Chemistry
4%
Food Production
4%

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Abilities

Originality
81%
Fluency of Ideas
72%
Oral Expression
72%
Written Comprehension
72%
Near Vision
69%
Oral Comprehension
69%
Speech Recognition
69%
Visual Color Discrimination
69%
Visualization
69%
Category Flexibility
66%
Deductive Reasoning
66%
Problem Sensitivity
66%
Written Expression
66%
Inductive Reasoning
63%
Speech Clarity
60%
Information Ordering
53%
Far Vision
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
47%
Finger Dexterity
47%
Flexibility of Closure
47%
Perceptual Speed
47%
Time Sharing
38%
Manual Dexterity
35%
Mathematical Reasoning
31%
Number Facility
31%
Auditory Attention
28%
Control Precision
28%
Speed of Closure
28%
Trunk Strength
28%
Depth Perception
25%
Extent Flexibility
25%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Memorization
25%
Rate Control
19%
Multilimb Coordination
16%
Reaction Time
16%
Static Strength
13%
Wrist-Finger Speed
13%
Dynamic Strength
10%
Explosive Strength
10%
Gross Body Equilibrium
10%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%
Response Orientation
3%
Spatial Orientation
3%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%
Night Vision
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Stamina
0%

Work Activities

Thinking Creatively
95%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
91%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
80%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
80%
Getting Information
80%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
78%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
77%
Working with Computers
73%
Scheduling Work and Activities
69%
Coaching and Developing Others
68%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
67%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
67%
Developing and Building Teams
67%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
66%
Processing Information
65%
Training and Teaching Others
64%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
63%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
62%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
61%
Documenting/Recording Information
57%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
57%
Staffing Organizational Units
55%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
54%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
54%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
52%
Analyzing Data or Information
51%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
50%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
49%
Selling or Influencing Others
49%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
48%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
47%
Handling and Moving Objects
44%
Controlling Machines and Processes
36%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
36%
Performing General Physical Activities
36%
Assisting and Caring for Others
33%
Performing Administrative Activities
31%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
30%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
18%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
17%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
16%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

93%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

77%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

74%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

74%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

72%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

71%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

67%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

66%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

66%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

65%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

63%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

63%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

60%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

58%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

58%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

56%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

56%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

55%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

54%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

53%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

50%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

49%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

49%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

43%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

42%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

42%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

41%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

38%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

38%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

35%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

35%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

26%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

25%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

22%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

22%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

22%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

21%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

19%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

19%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

17%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

17%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

16%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

14%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

13%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

12%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

10%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

10%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

10%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

9%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

9%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

8%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

7%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

7%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

7%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

7%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

7%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

51%

Associate's degree

44%

High school diploma or equivalent

4%

Interests

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

100

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

55

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

50

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

32

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

22

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

20

Work Styles

Innovation
88%
Adaptability
74%
Attention to Detail
70%
Achievement Orientation
67%
Initiative
60%
Self-Confidence
60%
Social Orientation
58%
Dependability
56%
Intellectual Curiosity
55%
Perseverance
55%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
55%
Cooperation
45%
Leadership Orientation
45%
Stress Tolerance
44%
Optimism
43%
Self-Control
34%
Integrity
23%
Sincerity
23%
Empathy
21%

Work Values

Achievement
78%
Independence
72%
Working Conditions
72%
Recognition
61%
Relationships
50%
Support
17%

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