Fashion / Costume Design

Top 20 schools For Fashion 1. PARSONS, THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN2.

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY3. PRATT4. KENT STATE UNIVERSITY5. ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY6. SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN7. RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN8. DREXEL UNIVERSITY9. OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN10. COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN11. CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF ARTS12. UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI13. FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING14. SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO15. MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART16. OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY17. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI18. COLUMBIA COLLEGE19. BAYLOR UNIVERSITY20. LIM COLLEGE

As a designer, you have your hands in every step, from sketching the designs, overseeing pattern making, choosing fabric, buttons and trim, and managing the production process. Designers are also involved in directing fashion shows, as well as advertising and marketing campaigns, and working with models, stylists, makeup artists, hairdressers, photographers and event planners to execute their vision and build their brand personality.

What does a Fashion Designer do?

Positions in apparel manufacturing including design, production or marketing

Costume designer for film, theatre or television

Entrepreneur with fashion design company Accessories (footwear, jewelry, etc.)

designer Wardrobe consulting Curatorial/conservation work

What are career opportunities?