{"id":12439,"date":"2024-06-21T11:50:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T09:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/?p=12439"},"modified":"2024-06-21T17:08:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T15:08:48","slug":"fashion-designer-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/metier-designer-de-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about fashion designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative, analytical and on the lookout for the latest trends, the fashion designer defends his aspirations and illustrates his ideas to compose unique collections. This fashion professional creates clothing lines in his or her sewing workshop and tests pieces on models, just as fashion designers do in their design studios.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion designers are involved in all stages of creating a collection. In general, they work in haute couture houses. However, many fashion designers also work in the ready-to-wear sector.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, after your studies, you'd like to move into the fashion world and exploit your creative talent, this seems like the ideal career path. What kind of certification do I need? What studies should I follow? What qualities and skills are required? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover our job description!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.31;\"><h2><b>What is the role of a fashion designer?<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fashion designer is a creative person who plays an essential role in the fashion world. He or she designs accessories and garments that reflect current trends, playing with colors, choice of fabrics and materials, all the while proposing his or her artistic vision. Before embarking on the creation of a collection, the fashion designer carries out research to define the theme. This identification work can be carried out by the designer himself or by styling bureaus. Once the elements have been listed, they are put forward in the form of moodboards, or intention boards, to get an overview and start production.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.31;\"><h2><b>What does a fashion designer do?<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fashion designer's primary mission is to imagine, design and create clothing and accessories. They must create pieces that combine functionality, practicality, originality and aesthetics, and meet consumer expectations. This fashion expert must ensure that the identity of the brand for which he works is respected.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the various tasks related to the job:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis and inspiration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inspiration: the fashion designer defines the inspiration for a collection or range for which he or she is responsible. To do so, they consult a variety of media: magazines, books, social networks and blogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking sales and trends<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He scans fashion trends and explores cultural, artistic and social influences to shape his collections. He monitors the behavior of his audience and monitors customer feedback. With this information, he constantly improves the development process of his creations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moodboard creation and clothing design<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once all this valuable information has been gathered, the fashion designer creates a moodboard, with photos, sketches, central color palettes and fabric samples. He then sources innovative and trendy materials from manufacturers. These quality elements make up the brand's pieces. The choice of materials is crucial, as they define the final look of the garment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration with production members<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once the moodboard has been completed, the fashion designer can start drawing the pieces to be sent to the patternmaker responsible for producing the garments\/accessories. He or she sets the guidelines for the collection, in accordance with the artistic director's instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a collection plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once the models have been created, the designer draws up the collection plan. This involves the sketches, materials, colors and references for each piece that will be used.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentation of collections at fashion shows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Events: designers can organize events during fashion shows to promote their collections to the media, industry professionals and customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.31;\"><h2><b>What are the qualities of a fashion designer?<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To work in this field, you need to be passionate about fashion, styling, textiles and clothing. However, this job also requires other qualities:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The designer is constantly on the lookout for the latest trends: design, design techniques, colors, materials, fabrics...<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The designer has to invent unique collections several times a year. They need to be creative and full of ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Versatile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Design: when working under the orders of an art director, the designer must respect specifications and ensure compliance with brand identity. They may work on clothing or accessories. Versatility is one of their greatest qualities. They must know how to negotiate with manufacturers, manage their team and their project, maintain the quality level of each project, and not be afraid to work overtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyglot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The fashion design profession has a strong international dimension. Graduates should be fluent in several foreign languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience, precision and organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.31;\"><h2><b>What skills does a fashion designer have? <\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During their studies, designers must acquire a number of skills:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conceptualize a fashion collection project,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model a fashion collection,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">develop prototypes for a fashion collection,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promote its products,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acquire notions of sewing and pattern-making,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">master different drawing materials and techniques,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">master computer-aided drafting and design software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.31;\"><h2><b>What training do you need to enter this profession?<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to train for this job. Here are a few examples:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">training starting in secondary school with the BAC Pro M\u00e9tiers de la mode-v\u00eatements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a BTS in fashion design,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a DMA (dipl\u00f4me des m\u00e9tiers d'arts),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a DSAA (higher diploma in applied arts).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It's also possible to join a private fashion school offering professional training, such as ISAL Paris.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing their A-levels, students can take the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/our-luxury-fashion-courses-marketing-management-digital-hr\/fashion-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">Bachelor of Fashion Creation and Design<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. The latter is ideal for creative people with a particular attraction to the world of art, marketing, couture and fashion.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Bachelor's degree takes place over 3 years, within the school. Then, each year, an internship in a company prepares apprentices for the job market and gives them an insight into the realities of the sector.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 3rd year, each student presents his or her final project: a fashion show and presentation of his or her brand collection to members of a jury or to the school's teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to becoming a fashion designer, this vocational training can lead to other professions, such as\u2019<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/metiers-mode-pour-vous\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other jobs<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Art directors, model makers, stylists, clothing\/accessories\/textile designers, fashion photographers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;--minFontSize:26;line-height:1.31;\"><h2><b>How much does a fashion designer earn?<\/b><\/h2><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the start of their career, fashion designers earn between \u20ac1,800 and \u20ac2,300 gross per month. This salary depends on the size of the company, their skills and qualities, and the responsibilities they are given.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A professional with over 10 years' experience in the sector can expect an annual salary of between \u20ac50,000 and \u20ac70,000, or even more if he or she holds a management position or has created his or her own brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":12444,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reussir-dans-la-mode-et-le-luxe"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12439"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12441,"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12439\/revisions\/12441"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isal-paris.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}