Tasks
- Observes and manages intellectual property issues.
- Oversees production of sample and/or finished product or produces one-off products for fashion shows.
- Specifies materials, production method and finish for aesthetic or functional effect.
- Submits design to management, sales department or client for approval, communicates design rationale and makes any necessary alterations.
- Prepares sketches, designs, patterns or prototypes for textiles, clothing, footwear, jewellery, fashion accessories.
- Undertakes research to determine market trends, production requirements, availability of resources and formulates design concepts.
- Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, technical specification and potential uses/users of clothing or related fashion accessory.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 7% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£28,262 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for product, clothing or related designer is £28,262
669 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 669. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for product, clothing or related designer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £28,262 per year. That is about £2,355 per month or £14.49 per hour. New workers generally start on £11,935, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £42,453
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 669 people are employed in the region.