Fashion Designers
O*NET 27-1022.00 · SOC 27-1022
Projected Growth
+4%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$52k
per year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Education & How to Get In
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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Most Fashion Designers positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.
Work Environment
Primary Setting
Creative — studios, agencies, or remote
Work Style
Mixed — alternates between solo focused work and collaboration
Personality Fit (RIASEC)
Artistic (Creators)7.0
Realistic (Doers)4.3
Enterprising (Persuaders)4.0
Conventional (Organizers)2.9
Social (Helpers)2.4
Investigative (Thinkers)2.2
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