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SFD014: The (Sometimes Ugly) Truth About A Fashion Design Career

SFD014: The (Sometimes Ugly) Truth About A Fashion Design Career

FromFashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms


SFD014: The (Sometimes Ugly) Truth About A Fashion Design Career

FromFashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Aug 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Having a job as fashion designer glamorous and creative. Honest, it isn’t always that way. Most people don’t talk about this publicly, but Emily Keller is different. Which is why I knew I had to invite her on the show. In this episode, Emily shares her experience working as an employee the perception of working as a designer versus the reality, how to figure out if pursuing fashion as a second career is right for you, and the often limited creativity you’ll actually use in your job. You will learn: The difference between what you think a fashion designer does and what they really do How creative you really get to be as a designer Pros and cons of working for big runway brands versus smaller lesser known brands The perception of working in fashion versus the reality Tips on pursuing fashion as a second career How to understand what you’re really getting into when you go into fashion Why fashion designers don’t dress well Guest Info & Resources: Emily’s Website Emily’s YouTube Channel Connect with Emily on LinkedIn Why Fashion Designers Don’t Dress Well FASHION DESIGN AS A 2ND CAREER: Before You Go Back To School To Become A Fashion Designer Looking for more resources? Get free fashion design templates, tutorials and more from Successful Fashion Designer
Released:
Aug 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The fashion industry is brutally competitive...and we're all trying to get ahead. The problem is that everyone's so tight lipped with their strategies and resources. The Successful Fashion Designer is an "all secrets revealed" show by industry expert designer and educator Sew Heidi to help you gain the confidence, skills and insights to make it in a cutthroat market. The show covers topics such as breaking into the industry, getting promotions and raises, launching your own label and becoming a successful freelancer. Every episode is packed full of actionable steps you can implement right away to get ahead. Now.