- Researching current fashion trends
- Collaborating with the design team to develop ideas for new products based on research data
- Designing sketches for new products
- Creating clothing patterns
- Testing and deciding on fabrics, colors, patterns, and textures for each design
- Overseeing the production of designs, including carrying out fittings and determining prices
- Maintaining relationships with vendors, suppliers and models
- Overseeing the prototype sample process
- Creating cost sheets and product lists