Fashion Designers

Does not pass

• Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 15.3% of the role's time · $336M

• Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.9% of the role's time · $173M

• Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.4% of the role's time · $163M

• Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $142M

• Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $130M

• Determine prices for styles.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $123M

• Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.4% of the role's time · $119M

• Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $119M

• Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $117M

• Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $104M · waiting on a check

• Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.6% of the role's time · $101M

• Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.2% of the role's time · $91.8M

• Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $89.3M

• Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $78.6M

• Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $71.9M

• Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $64.6M

• Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $55.6M

• Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $45.6M

• Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $43.2M

• Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $37.6M