- Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
- Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
- Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and
Fashion designer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Fashion designers design clothing and fashion ranges.
Fashion designers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Fashion designer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 34,733 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Fashion designer
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36,038 GBP
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33,316 GBP
Average salary for part-time Fashion designer
Average salary for full-time Fashion designer
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13,470 GBP
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34,733 GBP
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33,316 GBP
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36,038 GBP
Salary over time for Fashion designer
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30,175 GBP
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30,646 GBP
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30,937 GBP
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32,201 GBP
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34,624 GBP
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33,144 GBP
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34,733 GBP
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33,561 GBP
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35,633 GBP
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Future outlook for Fashion designers
Very good outlook
37 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
39% chance of automation in the future Fashion designer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Fashion designer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Fashion designer.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Fashion designer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Fashion designer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
