Apparel Design

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Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
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Miscellaneous Links	OSU Apparel Design Program

What is Apparel Design?

According to the Apparel Design Program within the OSU College of Business, "Apparel Design and Product Development professionals design sportswear, suits, dresses, coats, accessories, and just about everything else that people wear. Designers research color and style trends to create concepts and sketches for fashions one to two years in advance of the market. Some create new garment styles while others adapt styles from a previous season.

"Pattern makers make designs a reality by working out proportions and exact details of style for production. Apparel design includes specializations in active sportswear, protective clothing for industry, functional apparel for people with physically challenging conditions and costuming for the theater."

Related Careers

Active Wear Designer	Fashion Editor
Apparel Designer	Fashion Illustrator
Apparel Production Manager	Fashion Magazine Editorial Writer
Artist	Fashion Photographer
Botique Owner	Fashion Stylist
Brand Manager	Fashion Writer
Buyer	Functional Apparel Designer
CAD Applications Specialist	Graphic Designer
Clothing Adviser	Industrial Designer
Clothing Sociologist	Licensing Coordinator
Color Theorist	Makeup Designer
Color/Trend Forecaster	Marketing Specialist
Commercial Artist	Model
Computer Aided Design Specialist	Pattern Designer/Maker
Contractor	Product Developer/Manager
Cost/Production Manager	Product Quality Assurance Engineer
Costume Designer	Protective Industry Clothing Designer
Costume Shop Supervisor	Public Relations/Publicist
Design Assistant	Quality Assurance Specialist
Design Historian	Retail Business Owner
Design Studio Manager	Sales Manager
Distributer	Sewer
Dressmaker	Shoe Designer
Exhibition Designer	Tailor
Fabric Analyst	Technical Designer
Fabric/Trim Coordinator	Textile Designer
Fashion Blogger	Visual Merchandiser
Fashion Consultant	Wardrobe Supervisor

Related Skills

Ability to Meet Deadlines	Initiative	Strong Computer/Technical Skills
Analytical Skills	Leadership Skills	Time Management Skills
Communication Skills (Oral, Written & Visual)	Manufacturing & Textile Technology Comprehension	Understanding of the Global Economy
Creative & Innovative	Sewing Abilities	Work Well with Others

Job & Internship Search Links

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Career Planning Links

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