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Centric Brands

Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY

$62K - $85K/yr

Designer What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and ... Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking * 5+ years working in Children ...

Centric Brands

Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY

$62K - $85K/yr

Designer What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and ... Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking * 5+ years working in Children ...

Centric Brands

Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

Designer What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and ... Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking * 5+ years working in Children ...

Centric Brands

Technical Designer, Kid's

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62K - $85K/yr

Designer What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and ... Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking * 5+ years working in Children ...

Centric Brands

Senior Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$7K/mo

Design at Centric As a Technical Designer at Centric Brands, you'll be applying your extensive ... Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking * 7+ years working in technical ...

Centric Brands

Senior Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$7K/mo

Design at Centric As a Technical Designer at Centric Brands, you'll be applying your extensive ... Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking * 7+ years working in technical ...

Centric Brands

Senior Technical Designer

Manhattan, NY

$78K - $110K/yr

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells ... Graduate with degree in Fashion Technical Design / Patternmaking * 7+ years working in technical ...

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How much do graduate fashion designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate fashion designer in the United States is $69,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Graduate Fashion Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Fashion Designer, you need a solid grasp of fashion design principles, garment construction, and pattern-making, often supported by a relevant degree or diploma in fashion or textiles. Familiarity with design software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD systems is highly valuable, along with any internship experience or fashion-related certifications. Creativity, attention to detail, openness to feedback, and effective teamwork skills help you stand out in collaborative studio environments. These abilities ensure you can contribute original ideas, adapt to industry demands, and progress in a competitive fashion landscape.

What is a Graduate Fashion Designer job?

A Graduate Fashion Designer is an entry-level role for individuals who have recently completed a fashion design degree. They typically assist in designing clothing, accessories, or textiles, supporting senior designers with research, sketching, fabric selection, and production processes. This role helps develop technical skills, industry experience, and a professional portfolio. Graduate Fashion Designers often work in fashion houses, retail brands, or startups, gaining hands-on experience in the fashion industry.

What is a typical career path for a Graduate Fashion Designer?

Graduate Fashion Designers often begin their careers as junior designers, design assistants, or in trainee positions within design studios or fashion houses, working closely with senior designers and production teams. As they gain experience and develop their portfolios, they may take on more complex design projects and advance to mid-level designer or specialist roles. There are opportunities to move into areas such as pattern cutting, textile design, or fashion buying, or to progress towards lead designer or creative director positions. Many professionals also build valuable industry networks, which can open doors to freelance work or launching their own fashion labels later in their careers.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Fashion Designer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Part Time, and 50% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,494 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Clothing Designer (Patterns)

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Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$55K/yr

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Posted 14 days ago

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See below for important information regarding this job.Qualifications:To qualify for a Clothing Designer (Patterns) your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. .Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
GS-11:
  • - Display comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of uniform and clothing design, flat patterns, drawings, grading/sizing, commercial practices, characteristics of materials and finishes and various fabrication and manufacturing techniques.
  • - Experience with and in-depth knowledge of the principles and techniques of tailoring, pattern making and size grading, and the ability to translate designs into flat patterns using traditional and modern methods.
  • - Knowledge of multiple CAD software systems and equipment in order to accomplish assigned work including storing master patterns, assist others in equipment operation and maintenance, etc.
  • - Experienced judgment in modifying, adapting, or making compromises with standard guidelines and in developing approaches and solutions to complex features.
GS-09:
  • - Knowledge of the principles and techniques of uniform and clothing design, flat patterns, drawings, grading/sizing, commercial practices, characteristics of materials and finishes and various fabrication and manufacturing techniques.;
  • - Experience with pattern making or grading.
GS-07:
  • - Experience in the design and development of highly tailored outer garments or specialized occupational clothing such as clothing for a particular functional or occupational purpose.
  • - Experience with demonstrated knowledge of layout and fabrication methods.

B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess:
  • GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. If qualifying on strictly education, Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Major study must be in one the following: textile technology, tailoring, clothing design, clothing production, anthropometry, anatomy, or physiology.
  • GS-09: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D; with a major in one the following: textile technology, tailoring, clothing design, clothing production, anthropometry, anatomy, or physiology.
  • GS-07: One full year of graduate level education or have superior academic achievement with a major in one of the following: textile technology, tailoring, clothing design, clothing production, anthropometry, anatomy, or physiology.
C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-11, GS-09 and GS-07, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-11, GS-09, and GS-07.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate experience including: Skilled as a Clothing Designer (Patterns) and technical consultant. Evaluating, maintaining, drafting, and developing master patterns for prototype and standard garments, work from sketches and sample models. Determining complete pattern requirements, including sizing patterns based on the thickness of components, number of layers involved, construction type desired. Hands-on experience with maintaining inventory of Computer Aided Draft (CAD) and paper patterns. Developing and drafting special measurement patterns through the utilization of a computer aided design (CAD) system and through the manual modification of existing hard paper patterns and recommending major modifications to the patterns for a wide variety of garments. Reviewing and organizing technical information and analyzing problem areas and proposing technical solutions. Developing item files and data packages for technical history on each item.
Expertise in knowledge of the principles and techniques of uniform and clothing design, patterns, drawings, grading/sizing, commercial practices, characteristics of materials and finishes, and skilled in various fabrication and manufacturing techniques to devise new or improved methods of clothing design and/or manufacture. Applying techniques of tailoring, pattern making and size grading, and the ability to translate designs into patterns using traditional and modern methods. Providing technical advice and guidance on assigned projects to review technical data, conduct preliminary negotiations, and make recommendations.Education:Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.Employment Type: OTHER

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