Fashion designers may work long hours, particularly during production deadlines or before fashion shows, when overtime usually is necessary. In addition, fashion designers may be required to travel to production sites across the United States and overseas. In addition to employment growth, many job openings will result from the need to replace designers who leave the field. Demand for fashion, textile, and furniture designers should remain strong, because many consumers are concerned with fashion and style. Advancement Experienced designers in large firms may also advance to chief designer, design department head, or to other supervisory positions.
Some designers become teachers in design schools and colleges and universities.
Some experienced designers open their own firms. For a list of current job listing, browse Caljobs or America's Job Bank . Similarly, furniture designers must keep abreast of trends in fashion and style, in addition to methods and tools used in furniture production. Several universities and schools of design offer degrees in furniture design. Set, lighting, and costume designers typically have college degrees in their particular area of design.