Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers
35AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £35,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers
As a Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designer, you are at the forefront of creativity, transforming ideas into stunning wearable art that shapes the fashion landscape in the UK and beyond. Your designs not only reflect cultural trends but also empower individuals to express their unique identities through style, making this role vital in a world increasingly focused on personal expression and sustainability.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior DesignerAs a Junior Designer, you will assist in the design process, working under the guidance of senior designers. Your role will involve creating sketches, sourcing materials, and helping with sample production.£25,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level DesignerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility, leading design projects and collaborating with other teams. You will be expected to manage timelines and contribute to the overall brand vision.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior DesignerAs a Senior Designer, you will oversee the entire design process, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in strategic planning. Your creative vision will shape the brand's identity and direction.£70,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Production ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Theatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Game Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,500 median
🎓Fashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓Music, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · DegreeProduction ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · DegreeTheatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · DegreeGame Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · DegreeFashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · DegreeMusic, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · Degree