Unit 1
Companies look for fashion designer candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE:
Once you have set your mind on a career plan, you should stick to it, even if you realize you refer a different role.
FALSE
Which phase of the fashion production development process do fashion designers create product samples?
Design development
Assistant retail buyer and fashion design assistants are examples of what type of position?
A. Entry Level
B. Mid-Level
C. Executive Level
A. Entry Level
TRUE OR FALSE:
Only students can benefit from joining a design organization.
Arriving early, dressing in professional attire, be prepared, show enthusiasm for the position, greet individuals with a smile and firm handshake, sit up straight and make eye contact, bring paper copies of your resume, highlight your skills and strengths, ask questions about the job and company, inquire about the next steps for the position and send a thank you email or note the following day
What are the four main phases of the fashion product development process?
Planning, design, production and stress.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Designers can use social media to promote their work by offering discounts and specials.
TRUE
What are some of the benefits of participating in an organization?
Meeting people with similar interests
Gaining potential leadership opportunities
Learning new skills
Making new friends
Receiving information only given to members
Attending conferences
Practicing working with groups toward a common goal
What are some things you should include in a portfolio?
research, inspiration, design ideas, sketches, photographs, written statements, awards & a resume
In the production and manufacturing segment, what are three major careers?
Quality control managers, patternmakers, & clothing manufacturers.
How does the fashion industry use advertising channels?
Promote product visibility, target specific populations & offer special discounts.
Understanding and appreciating other cultures is which employable skill?
Global awareness
Before arriving at a new job, why should you ask about a company's dress code?
Each company has a different dress code
Under which level of the fashion industry would a magazine editor fall under?
Auxiliary
What are some industry challenges in social trends?
Employee wages, child labor, and discrimination
Which skills is important for prioritizing work and meeting deadlines?
A. Multitasking
B. Sewing
C. Time Management
C. Time Management
What are the steps to conflict resolution?
Listen, Discuss, Negotiate, Collaborate & Respect
What does a fashion designer manage?
Manages all the design functions, including developing patterns and determining design colors, and materials for clothes.
What is assertive communication?
Expressing oneself in a way that is confident yet respectful