Some jobs in the garment industry include: Fashion designerCreate original clothing, accessories, and footwear concepts using technical and artistic skills. Fashion buyerChoose items to sell in-store and online, including clothes and accessories that match current and upcoming trends. Product developerOversee the apparel process from design conception to production completion, and choose factories to produce each product. Production managerOversee garment manufacturing, including testing fabrics, stitch work, and the final appearance, feel, and quality of a clothing product and its packaging. Quality assuranceManage the quality assurance of products and collections, from the early stages of design. Some skills that are useful in the garment industry include: Understanding of fabrics and textiles: A thorough understanding of fabrics and textiles is essential for fashion designers, but can also benefit other professionals in the fashion industry. Attention to detail: Attention to detail is essential in the fashion industry, whether designing, sewing, or managing inventory. Communication: Good communication abilities are needed to run a fashion department.