Fashion Designers
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
SOC: 27-1022.00
Common Job Titles
Apparel DesignerCostume DesignerDesignerFashion Designer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Fashion Designers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
20,910
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $35,970 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $169,620 |
| Workers on average earn | $122,430 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Design4.4/5
- Computers and Electronics3.4/5
- Production and Processing3.3/5
- Sales and Marketing3.2/5
- English Language3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk RevitJavaScriptMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSASTrimble SketchUp Pro
Technology Skills
Autodesk AutoCAD Design SuiteAutodesk SketchBook ProC-DESIGN FashionCLO Virtual Fashion Marvelous DesignerComputer aided design and drafting software CADDCorel CorelDraw Graphics SuiteCorel PainterFashion Toolbox
Tools & Equipment
Computer data input scannersComputer drawing tabletsComputer laser printersDesktop computersDrafting curvesDrawing scalesDress formsFabric pressing equipment