Fashion Designers

* Adapt other designers ideas for the mass market.

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

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

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

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

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

The states with the most job growth for Fashion Designer are **Idaho, Utah, and Colorado**. Watch out if you plan on working in **Pennsylvania, Vermont, or South Carolina**. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.