SFD014: The (Sometimes Ugly) Truth About A Fashion Design Career

Having a job as fashion designer glamorous and creative. Honest, it isn’t always that way. Most people don’t talk about this publicly, but Emily Keller is different. Which is why I knew I had to invite her on the show. In this episode, Emily shares her experience working as an employee the perception of working as a designer versus the reality, how to figure out if pursuing fashion as a second career is right for you, and the often limited creativity you’ll actually use in your job. You will learn: The difference between what you think a fashion designer does and what they really do How creative you really get to be as a designer Pros and cons of working for big runway brands versus smaller lesser known brands The perception of working in fashion versus the reality Tips on pursuing fashion as a second career How to understand what you’re really getting into when you go into fashion Why fashion designers don’t dress well Guest Info & Resources: Emily’s Website Emily’s YouTube Channel Connect with Emily on LinkedIn Why Fashion Designers Don’t Dress Well FASHION DESIGN AS A 2ND CAREER: Before You Go Back To School To Become A Fashion Designer Looking for more resources? Get free fashion design templates, tutorials and more from Successful Fashion Designer