2. Education & Abilities  Associates Degree or Higher  Eye for Color  Creative  Attention to Detail  Computer Skills  Leadership  Adaptability

3. Duties Dream up Designs Sketch Designs Choose Fabric Design with CAD or Drape on Form Construct Sample Garment Approve Final Garment

4. Salary DDepends on Location LLA - $47,000 NNY - $58,000  M Median $74,440

5. Locations  T Theater or Dance companies MManufacturing Plants AApparel Companies DDesign Firms WWholesale Establishments

6. Job Growth NNY and LA more Jobs 00% Growth expected LLots of competition

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