SOC 27-1022
Fashion Designers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ23/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ20,910
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$81K
$36K โ $170K
Projected Growth
๐+2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค71/100
High exposure
๐ก Fashion Designers face a risk score of 23/100 โ 21 points below the national average of 44. With 71/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $81K ($34K above the national median). The 2 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of just 23/100, Fashion Designers is well-positioned against AI automation. Core responsibilities like emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft and physical artistry and hands-on creative execution rely heavily on human judgment and interpersonal skills that AI cannot easily replicate. The 20,910 Americans in this role can expect continued demand, though they should still stay informed about AI tools that can enhance their productivity.
Will AI Replace Fashion Designers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI copywriting tools reducing editorial demand
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Live performance and audience engagement
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Computer aided design CAD software
Accounting software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Design
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Sales and Marketing
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 67% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 22 | $78K | 57% |