As a fashion designer, you create clothing, accessories and often footwear. You work closely with different materials, colors and styles to create innovative designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The process involves creating sketches, selecting suitable fabrics and working with manufacturers and marketing teams to produce and sell your collections.
Salaries in the field of fashion design in Germany vary depending on the position and company size. A fashion designer can earn an average gross salary of around 37,700 € per year, with the median being 3,664 € per month.
For specific positions, the following salaries apply:
Salaries can also vary depending on the region and company size. Large companies and locations in the south of Germany, such as Baden-WĂĽrttemberg and Bavaria, tend to offer higher salaries, while the eastern federal states and Berlin tend to have lower salaries.
To be able to work as a fashion designer, you usually need to have trained or studied fashion design, textile design or product design. Programs offer both practical and theoretical knowledge that is important for working in the fashion industry. Internships in the industry are also a great advantage for gaining experience and making contacts.
The field of fashion design offers a wide range of career opportunities. Fashion designers can work in various segments of the industry, such as womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, haute couture or commercial fashion design. There is also the opportunity to gain a foothold in related areas such as fashion journalism, styling or product development. With sufficient experience and a good portfolio, self-employment or founding your own fashion brand can also be considered.
