Product, clothing and related designers

£32,329

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

33 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.3%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Product, clothing and related designers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3422

Product, clothing and related designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for new industrial and commercial products, clothing and related fashion accessories, costumes and wigs, and for building interiors and stage sets.

Common tasks include:

liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, technical specification and potential uses/users of product;
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, set props, wigs, ceramics, plastics, motor vehicles, domestic appliances and engineering products;
prepares sketches, designs, mock-ups and storyboards for consideration by theatre/film director or client;
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, and oversees production of sample and/or finished product;
observes and manages intellectual property issues.

Qualifications

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

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Product, clothing and related designers

Regional employment: Product, clothing and related designers

Future employment: Product, clothing and related designers

Top 12 industries: Product, clothing and related designers

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