Production oversight: Oversee the production process, provide instructions to manufacturers or teams, and ensure quality standards are met. Collaboration: Work with pattern makers, seamstresses, and production teams, and present designs to managers, buyers, and directors. Technical documentation: Create technical production drawings, tech packs, and CAD sketches to communicate design specifications.
Design and creation: Conceptualize and sketch new clothing, accessories, or footwear designs, and develop prototypes. Trend research: Study current fashion trends and predict future consumer preferences to inform new designs. Material selection: Choose appropriate fabrics, colors, patterns, and trims for each design.