# Tasks & work activities — leather goods designer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-1022.00 (Fashion Designers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2163; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
- **[Core]** Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
- **[Core]** Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
- **[Core]** Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
- **[Core]** Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
- **[Core]** Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
- **[Core]** Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
- **[Core]** Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
- **[Core]** Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.
- **[Core]** Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.
- **[Core]** Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.
- **[Core]** Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.
- **[Supplemental]** Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
- **[Supplemental]** Determine prices for styles.
- **[Supplemental]** Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
- **[Supplemental]** Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.
- **[Core]** Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.
- **[Supplemental]** Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.
- **[Supplemental]** Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.

## Detailed work activities

- Build models, patterns, or templates.
- Calculate costs of goods or services.
- Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
- Conduct market research.
- Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
- Coordinate design activities.
- Determine the value of goods or services.
- Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Monitor current trends.
- Promote products, activities, or organizations.
- Select materials or props.
- Study scripts to determine project requirements.
- Test characteristics of materials or structures.
- Test materials, solutions, or samples.
- Write informational material.