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208: The REAL Truth About Being a Freelance Fashion Designer

208: The REAL Truth About Being a Freelance Fashion Designer

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


208: The REAL Truth About Being a Freelance Fashion Designer

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

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is freelancing in fashion actually as good as it sounds?  From the promises of freedom to the ideas of total flexibility, it can be easy to get swept up in the "dream".There's a lot of positives when it comes to freelancing, but that doesn't mean that you don't have to put in hard work to achieve your freelancing dreams.  In this episode, Kate Knight opens up to share some amazing wins but also gives a realistic perspective of the ups and downs in freelancing.  We also talk about pricing which is always a hot topic that I get tons of questions about.Tune in to find out what the REAL truth about being a freelance fashion designer is like.  You won't want to miss a big win that Kate shares at the end because she started charging for something that she used to give away for free.  About Kate:Kate Knight is a knitwear designer who specializes in creating recycled and sustainable cashmere and cashmere blends. She has previously lived and worked in New York City, London, and the Swiss Alps, but currently resides just outside of Bordeaux, France. Throughout her career, Kate has designed knitwear for well-known brands such as Nordstrom, The White Company, Lands' End, Barney's, and Whistles. She has also taught knitting to individuals across all age groups, including 7-year-olds, PhD students, and industry professionals. Kate is passionate about building connections with factories, yarn agents, brands, fellow freelancers, and designers.Connect with Kate:Visit her website: http://www.thecashmeredesigner.com/Email at: kate@thecashmeredesigner.comFollow on Instagram @thecashmeredesignerConnect on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-knight-7a05174/Resources Mentioned in this Episode:SFD096 Q&A: How to Become a Fashion freelancer with Heidi & Marissa197 How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion Designer (without feeling gross)
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Released:
Apr 8, 2024
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.