Fashion Design Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Fashion Design
This degree educates students in the art, philosophy, theory, process, and product of fashion design in the 21st Century. Coursework addresses the design process and its relationship to the retail cycle. Majors learn about the materials used to make garments, gaining knowledge of fibers, weaves, and finishes. They will also gain practical experience with various techniques, functions, and technologies and develop their own original ideas and designs.
Students involved in this program will also build on the essential foundation of the liberal arts. Students will have the opportunity to explore, engage, and develop strong critical thinking skills, become creative and multidisciplinary thinkers, and skilled communicators.
There is a wide array of employment opportunities for those interested in pursuing a degree in Fashion Design such as apparel design, accessories design, technical design, pattern making, product design, computer-aided and technical drawing, merchandising, theatrical costuming, and wardrobe management.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirement, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Fashion Designers
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Art Directors
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
- Interior Designers
- Purchasing Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Administrative Services Managers
- Copy Writers
- Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Enterprising
Fashion Design Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
Relationship Skills
- Collaborate
Communication
- Listen
Management or Leadership
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
Creative
- Create Images
- Design
- Brainstorm
- Conceptualize
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.