Salary for Fashion Designers

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Fashion designers supervise the drawing, sample cutting, and creation of garments based on their designs. They watch industry trends and incorporate changes in consumer preference into their designs. Some fashion designers may focus on creating entirely original trends, while others adapt existing designs in unique ways for the mass market. These professionals may meet with sales and marketing professionals regarding design ideas, attend fashion shows, and review trade magazines. They are responsible for choosing the color, weight and texture of textiles used in designs, and for selecting accessories to complete them. An Associate's degree is generally required in this field.

A Fashion Designer can get salaries of around 56000 and 84000 based on levels of tenure. Fashion Designers can expect a pay level of Seventy Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars yearly.

Fashion Designers have the best average compensation in New Hampshire, where they receive average compensation of approximating $85460. People with this job title have the best average compensation in Management of Companies and Enterprises, where they earn an average salary rate of $92570.

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