A Career In Fashion Design Essay, Research Paper

A Career in Fashion Design

Thesis: People are always interested in the fashion fad of today. Fashion designers are

interested in the fashion fad of tomorrow. The designers create the fashion

fads of tomorrow.

I. Introduction

II. Education needed for a career in Fashion Design

A. High School

B. College

C. Basic Skills

III. Salary for Fashion Designers

A. Statewide

B. Nationwide

IV. Job Openings for the Fashion Design World

A. Statewide

B. Nationwide

V. Job Outlook for the Fashion Designer

VI. Conclusion

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Brandy Gant

Mrs. Wilemon

English IV

08 March 2001

A Career in Fashion Design

People think of fashion designers as creators of elegant gowns for the rich and famous. Some may imagine glamorous models parading down runways. As a matter of fact, only a few achieve this kind of recognition and success. With a lot of hard work and dedication, anyone can succeed in this field.

A high school student that is interested in a career in fashion design should start with art an sewing courses. The student would also benefit from courses in computer-aided design. This system is being used more frequently in the fashion design process. The student should start a portfolio or sketchbook of drawings to record the ideas and designs. After graduation of high school, the student may follow with a two or four year program at a school of fashion design. The student should choose this school with care. The student needs to make sure the program with prepare them the best way possible. This way the student will have the best of chances for great success in this competitive field (Chronicle Guidance Publications, 2 and 3).

The salary of the designer depends on skill, reputation, education and location of business. The designer just starting out may have to begin as an assistant to another designer (Chronicle Guidance Publications, 2). An average salary for a designer in the state of Mississippi could range $20,000 and $28,000 (Choices 2001, 7). If a designer were to open a shop in Mantachie, the salary could range between $27,000 and $40,000 (Yahoo! Careers, 1). More experience designers with drive, ambition and talent may earn quite a bit more, between $50,000 and $100,000 a year (Chronicle Guidance Publications, 2).

There are a small number of job openings in this field in Mississippi and nationwide. The employment change is on the increase with a twenty-seven percent increase by the year 2008. This is a faster than average increase (Choices 2001, 6).

There are around 30,000 fashion designers and assistants in the United States. There are still only a limited number f openings in this field. Students graduating from a college of fashion design may get information from the college placement office. Beginners should accept any job that will help the acquire the skills and experience needed. This may also help in meeting other fashion designers (Chronicle Guidance Publications, 3). Once out of school, the designer needs to develop a personal style and vision; a single piece may help establish a name (First Cut, 2).

A person with creativity, imagination and a flair for a bit of exaggeration could make it in the fashion world. Drive, hard work and long hours are also to be expected if the person really wants to make a career as a fashion designer. The hard work and long hours will definitely pay off in the long run.

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Works Cited

Choices 2000. Fashion Designer . Mantachie High School Career Center: 15 February 2001.

Chronicle Guidance Publications. Fashion Designers . May 1998.

First Cut. Inside Fashion . 18 February 2001. http://www.first cut.com/9706/s2.html.

Occupational Outlook Handbook. Designers . http://stts.bls.gov.oco.cocs090.html.

Yahoo! Careers. Fashion Designer Salary. 20 February 2001. http://swz-yahoo.salary.com/salarywizard/layoutscripts/swzl_compresult.asp?zipcode=38855