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1 COMMUNICATION SKILLS (LISTENING, SPEAKING AND WRITING) ...2 ANALYTICAL AND RESEARCH SKILLS. ...3 FLEXIBILITY/ADAPTABILITY. ...4 INTERPERSONAL ABILITIES. ...5 ABILITY TO MAKE DECISIONS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. ...6 ABILITY TO PLAN, ORGANISE AND PRIORITISE WORK. ...7 ABILITY TO WEAR MULTIPLE HATS. ...8 LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT SKILLS.====================================================================Work SchedulesMost fashion designers work full time; however, some work part time. Occasionally, fashion designers work long hours to meet production deadlines or prepare for fashion shows. Designers who freelance generally work under a contract and tend to work longer hours and adjust their workday to their clients’ schedules and deadlines.EducationMost fashion designers have a bachelor’s degree in fashion design or fashion merchandising. In these programs they learn about textiles and fabrics and how to use computer-aided design (CAD) technology. They are also able to work on designs that can be added to their portfolio.Other ExperienceFashion designers often gain their initial experience in the fashion industry through internships or by working as an assistant designer. Internships provide aspiring fashion designers an opportunity to experience the design process, building their knowledge of textiles, colors, and how the industry works.AdvancementExperienced designers may advance to chief designer, design department head, creative director, or another supervisory position in which they oversee certain fashion lines or brands by a company.Some experienced designers may start their own design company or sell their designs in their own retail stores. A few of the most successful designers work for high-fashion design houses that offer personalized design services to their clients.