Also called: Jersey Designer, Team Apparel Designer
Designs jerseys, helmets, and uniforms for pro, college, and high school teams, balancing team branding with how fabric moves.
A uniform designer studies a college's history, then sketches new jersey stripes, numbers, and a throwback alternate. They test how numbers read on TV, work with fabric engineers on stretch panels, and present mockups to the athletic director.
Approximate; top brands pay more; team-uniform companies pay less.
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 graphic, apparel, or industrial design.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Industrial Design.
Growing about average. Steady; brands refresh uniforms and alternates often.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI mockups speed up concepts, but team approvals, fabric limits, and brand history keep designers in charge.
Classes: Art, Graphic design CTE, Sewing or fashion class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1022.
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