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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Clothing Design Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 12 Clothing Design Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Clothing Design Assistant do?

  Fashion designers work on designs for the haute couture and/or ready-to-wear, high street fashion markets and more generally on items of clothing and fashion ranges. They create concepts and make sketches by hand or using software. They analyse and interpret fashion trends in order to propose new ideas with high aesthetical value.

  Tasks required include:

  • Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, technical specification and potential uses/users of clothing or related fashion accessory.
  • Undertakes research to determine market trends, production requirements, availability of resources and formulates design concepts.
  • Prepares sketches, designs, patterns or prototypes for textiles, clothing, footwear, jewellery, fashion accessories.
  • Submits design to management, sales department or client for approval, communicates design rationale and makes any necessary alterations.
  • Specifies materials, production method and finish for aesthetic or functional effect.
  • Oversees production of sample and/or finished product or produces one-off products for fashion shows.
  • Observes and manages intellectual property issues.

• What are the entry requirements for a Clothing Design Assistant?

  Entrants have usually completed a foundation course, BTEC/SQA award, degree and/or postgraduate qualification. Vocational qualifications in Fashion Design and Design are available at Level 2 and 3, as are apprenticeships at Levels 2 and 3.