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Design and Designer Fashion

100 skills listed in the PEC Skills Audit

All (100)Technical (39)Digital (32)Transversal (14)Business-critical (15)

Technical

39
BrandingMarketing strategyKnowledge of childrenswear specifications and legalityInterior design skillsMillineryMotion designMultidisciplinary designPackaging designProduct designSewing skillsCylinder arm machine skillsFlat machine skillsKnitting machine proficiencyShima Seiki machine proficiencyToe lastingArt directionLayoutTypographyGarment fittingMerchandisingPattern makingSpecialist product knowledgeKnowledge of suiting materialsSupply chain managementCarbon measurementLife-cycle assessmentCircular designCarbon literacySustainable designSustainable web designSustainable product designSystems thinkingCo-production methodologiesRepair practicesRecycling practicesInclusive designNew manufacturing equipmentRapid manufacturing technologies3D printing

Digital

32
AI toolsGeneral AI understanding and useAI integration into the design processAI software, including Midjourney and ChatGPTCreative AI image generation softwareAdobe Creative CloudAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorFigmaSketchUpCLO 3D Fashion Design SoftwareVectorworks software and renderingSpecialist software/hardware/systemsMicrosoft OfficeMultimedia productionAnimationGraphic design/design engineeringWeb developmentApp developmentBuilding and maintaining IT systems and networksData analysis/analytics/data scienceCodingPHP codingProgramming for design toolsProgramming and codingCRM systemsERP systems and logisticsDigital platforms and social media skillsDigitalisation and automation technologiesFilm and media skillsImmersive technologyWarehouse systems

Transversal

14
SpeakingListeningWritingReadingNumeracyDigital literacyWorking with othersAdaptabilityPlanning and organisingProblem-solving and decision-makingLeadershipCreatingLearning and investigatingContinual learning

Business-critical

15
Business acumenBusiness and commercial awarenessCommercial knowledgeCommercial negotiationClient managementCustomer relationship managementFinancial planningFinancial and time planningCore business managementFinancial managementAdministrative skillsCommercial mindsetSocial media skillsKeeping up with new design software and trendsUnderstanding how AI can be integrated into workflows to improve productivity