Designs garments and accessories by pursuing original ideas or adapting existing styles.

Tasks Include:

• conceives designs for garments or fashion accessories such as handbags and shoes
• prepares detailed sketches showing front, back, seams, cut and other important features of garments
• chooses combinations of fabrics, colours and trim to complement styles

• discusses designs with management, sales departments, manufacturing staff, and buyers from retail and department stores
• assists pattern makers in the production of master patterns and supervises production of sample garments
• uses computer-aided design systems
• may showcase product at fashion shows and exhibitions

  Specialisations:

• Costume Designer