This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Fashion Design Assistant generally earns $1,154 per week ($60,008 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Fashion Design Assistant has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 3,500 people employed in this industry in Australia. Fashion Design Assistants will generally find work in larger towns and cities where fashion companies are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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To become a Fashion Design Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II or III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. These qualifications will explore aspects of fashion design including using fibres and textiles, working with patterns, creating sketches and constructing garments. A Certificate II or III in Visual Arts would also be appropriate.
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- MST20722 Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
- MST40119 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
- MST30819 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
- MST40222 Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion
- MST20616 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- MST30816 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- CUA20320 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Industry Work
- MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations
- MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Fashion Design Assistant careers
A Fashion Design Assistant works with designers to help them create their pieces. You might work with an individual designer or be part of a team at a larger fashion label. You’ll follow design briefs and work with sketches and images to create patterns and prepare fabric. You might have to take measurements, construct garments and make necessary alterations. You’ll have to collaborate with designers, models and customers during the production process.
A Fashion Design Assistant needs to be organised and good at following instructions. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to work as part of a larger team. Working in the fashion industry requires creativity and attention to detail. You’ll need to keep informed about current and future trends and be able to interpret briefs, designs and sketches.
