Fashion Designers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 574 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 80% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Determine prices for styles.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Costume Attendants
Similar workslightly less pay360 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays slightly less—$97,640 vs your $101,400 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Oral Comprehension
- Design
- Oral Expression
- English Language
- Near Vision
New skills to build
- Fine Arts
- Psychology
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service