How do I become a fashion designer
Get qualified to work as a fashion designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Fashion Designer generally earns $1,442 week ($74,984 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The fashion industry has seen stable employment in Australia in recent years. There are currently 3500 people working as a Fashion Designer and the number has stayed about the same over the last five years. Fashion Designers will generally find work in larger towns and cities where fashion companies are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re planning a career as a Fashion Designer you could enrol in an Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. This two year course will cover all aspects of the design process including fabric design, pattern making, sewing and garment construction. You’ll also explore topics such as the production process and selling and marketing.
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Further reading
How to start a Career in Human-Centred Design
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Most popular design courses
30th May 2022All fashion designer courses
- MST40222 Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion
- MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
- MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and Product Development)
- MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
- MST60122 Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Fashion Designer careers
A Fashion Designer creates clothing and accessories for sale to customers. You might work for yourself or be employed by a fashion label. You’ll work with clients and customers to design one-off pieces or you might put together a larger collection. Fashion Designers often specialise in a particular type of fashion such as swimwear or footwear. You’ll create sketches, patterns and samples and oversee the production process. When designing fashion pieces you’ll consider things such as colours, fabrics and styles.
A Fashion Designer needs to be creative and be aware of current and future trends in the fashion industry. You’ll need to be good at teamwork as you’ll have to collaborate with other designers, models, customers and workers involved in the production of your garments. A Fashion Designer should be able to communicate their design ideas and be flexible when meeting customer needs.
