Also called: Accessories Designer, Handbag Designer, Leather Goods Designer
Designs handbags, wallets, belts, hats, and other accessories for fashion brands.
An accessories designer sketches a new tote bag, picks leather and hardware samples, and reviews a prototype from the factory, adjusting the strap length and zipper placement.
Approximate; similar to fashion designers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in fashion or accessories design.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Fashion Design, Accessories Design.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Similar to fashion designers overall.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds sketches and colorways; materials, hardware and construction still need hands-on designers.
Classes: Fashion design CTE, AP Studio Art 3-D Design, Woodshop or leatherwork.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1022.
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