Fashion Designer

• Conduct research to create design collection.
• Creation of design for collection.
• Prepare tech pack.
• Create pattern of the garment.
• Construct the prototype garment for the collection.
• Evaluate design development processes.
• Make correction in the garment
• Maintain the work area, tools, machines and computers
• Maintain health, safety and security at workplace

Fashion designing is the art of crafting customised apparel and lifestyle accessories and has turned into a career option now. It is a promising profession that is creative, and at the same time, serves a high package in the glamorous industry. However, it is a demanding sector, as one needs to be creative, and possess good managerial skills too. If you can create magic with shades, shapes, designs, cuts, and textiles, you have landed on the perfect article to stitch the decision that you have made a bit stronger. There are larger number of opportunities for Fashion Designing industry

• Fashion Designer
• Retail Buyer
• Rental Manager
• Fashion Stylist
• Jewellery and Footwear Designer
• Personal Shopper
• Makeup Artist
• Fashion Model
• Fashion Photographer
• Fashion Journalist
• Textile Designer

• Identify the scenario of apparel sector in India
• Identify the role of Fashion Designer in the industry.

• Plan market research using various tools of research such as forecast magazines, fashion shows, market analysis etc.
• Identify the business process to be followed while creation of product range.
• Conduct market research for trends and forecast from various sources such as forecasting sites like WGSN, forecast catalogues, etc. for garment design.
• Describe the various types of fiber, their properties, and textiles processes.
• Follow compliance requirements related to usage of various types of dyes such as azo free dyes and garment construction process.
• Identify swatches of the fabrics (print, embroidery, dyed etc.), trims and accessories that are required for design development.
• Develop a mood/theme board based on market research.
• Extract the key elements from the mood board which is intended to be put in the garment design as per the instructions given and the clientele.
• Identify various design elements computer

• Identify the requirements of the client.
• Identify the quality standards to be followed while creating the design.
• Construct a design using the various elements of design using computer and design software/ hand.
• Develop a file of the swatches collected.
• Identify various types of garments (shirts, skirts, trousers, etc.) and the types of garment parts such as sleeves, collars, necklines, etc.
• Identify various national and international standard sizes.
• Identify the intellectual property rights related to designing.
• Identify the garment construction technique as per the design created.
• Identify the cost components of the garment.

• Explain the process of garment construction.
• Identify the various key elements covered in a techpack such as specs of the garment, type of fabric, color of fabric, type of trims and accessories, etc. including processes used and materials employed as per the customer’s requirement, and manufacturing process.
• Analyze the sketches, drawings and samples to illustrate the design requirements.
• Prepare the techpack.
• Explain the roles of people working in various departments in the industry such as tailor, pattern maker, and merchandisers.
• Explain the method of coordinating with various departments.
• Explain the method of monitoring the process of creating sample computer

• Identify the various tools and equipment required for garment construction like sewing machines, pattern-making tools, and cutting tools.
• Illustrate various techniques of taking body measurements on the live model, sample and mannequin.
• Identify the method of draping the mannequin.
• Drape the mannequin to construct the pattern in the required design.
• Take the measurements from the mannequin to create the pattern.
• Analyze the finally draped mannequin to create the pattern as per the requirement and the specs.
• Identify the method of creating a pattern.
• Develop the pattern as per the draping done or using direct measurement.
• Complete the pattern after cutting the notches, marking the grain line and writing the garment component’s detail.
• Write details on the pattern like.
• Iron the fabric.
• Lay the fabric on the cutting table.
• Lay the pattern on the fabric.
• Cut the garment as per the pattern

• Identify the various types of garment samples such as proto-type samples, fit samples.
• Identify the types of seams and stitches.
• Stitch the samples of types of seams using different stitches.
• Sketch the design for the embroidery on the component/garment.
• Trace the embroidery design on the component/garment.
• Construct the cut components and assemble them to form a garment.
• Embroider the constructed garment using different embroidery techniques.
• Demonstrate different dyeing and printing techniques.
• Identify the various types of samples constructed like proto sample, fit sample.
• Construct proto samples as per techpack as per the sequence of assembling the components.
• Prepare the cost sheet of the style in the given format.
• Evaluate the proto sample as per the details given in the tech pack computer

• Check the proto sample as per the instructions given in the techpack or by the client.
• Check proto sample for design (woven/print), and attributes like washability, utility, etc.
• Check proto sample for fitting.
• Explain the coordination with the other departments in the manufacturing unit like merchandising, production department.
• Identify the prototype for the feasibility of the garment in terms of sourcing fabric and trims available for the span of production.
• Identify the important points to be considered for production of garments.
• Identify the appropriate timescales for completing the work.

• Identify the various tests to be conducted to check the quality standard of the garment.
• Evaluate the various test results of the garment testing to check its feasibility and acceptance by the customer.
• Analyze all the corrections to be made with respect to fitting.
• Identify the defects in the garment like stitching defects, fitting and measurement issues.
• Make corrections in the proto/fit sample as per review inputs.
• Prepare the file of the approved sample containing approved fabric swatches, accessories, techpack, cost sheet etc.
• Explain the method for getting approval of the final sample from the client.

• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate cleaning of the sewing machine and other tools.
• Demonstrate the method of working in a correct posture.
• Dispose of the waste material in the dustbin.
• Create the backup of the design created.
• Store the soft copies as per the instructions provided.

• Identify methods to be vigilant for potential risks and threats associated with the workplace and equipment such as physical injuries from scissors, shears, etc.
• Handle tools and equipment such as cutters, scissors, etc. safely and securely.
• Check the workplace and work processes for potential risks and threats such as fire, electric shocks, etc.
• Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment.
• Identify the malfunction in machinery and equipment.
• Correct the possible malfunction in machinery and equipment
• Perform emergency procedures such as first-aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Illustrate the steps followed for personal grooming and hygiene.
• Apply organization procedures and maintain personal health and hygiene and avoid habits like gutkha, tobacco etc.
• Demonstrate effective interaction with the group.
• Demonstrate time management in the work.
• Write your resume.
• Demonstrate the preparation for the interviews.