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Creates patterns from designers' sketches. Must transfer design onto paper to create a pattern for mass production, grading sizes and advising on fabric choices.

Coordinates the production process. Allocates resources, plans the production schedule, and ensures the efficient use of materials and labor.

Responsible for dyeing fabrics and ensuring colors match client or project specifications. Works with various dyeing methods and must be knowledgeable about different types of textiles.

Operates industrial sewing machines to assemble garments or parts of garments. Follows guidelines to ensure consistent stitching and quality.

Translates a garment's design into a pattern that can be mass-produced. Creates specs, oversees fit sessions, and ensures the final product remains true to the design.

Analyzes market trends, plans and buys apparel that matches consumer preferences, and coordinates sales strategies for a retail or wholesale company.

Produces prototype garments from designers' patterns or sketches. Works with designers to refine the fit and look of a garment in its development stage.

Works on the development, production, and quality of clothing. They are responsible for ensuring that products adhere to design, fit, and fabric specifications.

Responsible for designing clothing and fashion ranges. Sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they design.

Manages the process of developing a product from concept to production. Balances aesthetic vision with practicality, cost, and production constraints.

Inspects garments for quality of construction, fabric, color, size specifications, and overall workmanship. Identifies and reports production errors and ensures final products meet quality standards.

Cuts fabric according to patterns to be used in garment production. Must follow layouts and patterns to minimize waste while maximizing output.

Responsible for sourcing and purchasing all the trims and accessories needed for garment production. Needs to understand the design and functional requirements of the products being made.

Designs costumes for theatrical, television, and film productions. Works closely with directors and actors to create garments that match the character's portrayal.

Oversees the manufacturing process, manages staff, and ensures the timely production of quality garments. Adjusts production plans to meet deadlines and budgets.

Operates embroidery machinery, follows patterns and fabric stabilization techniques to create embroidered designs on garments.

Handles the physical inventory of fabric and other materials. Organizes and maintains the storeroom, tracks supply levels, and may operate material handling equipment.

Creates visual representations of fashion designs to present ideas clearly to clients and other members of the design team. Often works alongside designers to conceptualize garments.

Uses draping techniques to construct a garment directly onto a mannequin to visualize how the fabric will hang on the body. Adjusts and manipulates fabric to achieve the desired form.

Responsible for building and maintaining a brand's image. Creates marketing strategies, oversees product launches, and manages public relations.

Conducts tests on textiles to ensure material quality and adherence to standards. Analyzes fabric weight, strength, and dye fastness.

Manages a retail or wholesale fabric store. Deals with inventory, customer service, and supervises staff to ensure that clients find the materials they need for their projects.

Oversees the production of textiles, from fiber processing to fabric finishing. Ensures efficient operations, quality output, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Creates designs for woven, printed, or knitted fabrics. Must know about various techniques to produce patterns and should be aware of trends in fabric design.