Do you want to venture into the world of fashion design and become a freelance fashion designer? If so then there are a few things that you need to take into account. If you aren’t sure where to start then this is the guide for you.
Figure out your Services
The first thing you need to do is figure out what services you would like to provide. You don’t have to figure it all out now, in fact, the more services you offer right now, the more likely you are to fail. Offering just a single service, such as flats or even knitted products will help you to become a successful freelancer. Remember, you need to give some thought to your branding too. What type of brand do you want to come across as? One thing you can do is invest in clothing labels that convey your message and overall brand style, so try and keep this in mind as it could make a huge difference to your overall image.
Create a Portfolio
You also need to try and create a portfolio if you can. You only have around 8 seconds to capture a brand’s attention here, and it doesn’t matter if you have no experience or lots of it. You don’t have a long time to stand out. This may sound difficult to believe, but less is more here. You need to perfect your product and you need to show that you can stand out from the crowd. You don’t have to live in a fashion hub either, such as London, Los Angeles or even New York. You can work anywhere, but you do need to make sure that you are doing your bit to stand out where possible.
Figure out your Pricing
You also need to take the time to figure out your pricing where possible. Figuring out your pricing can be difficult. You do want to earn a fair wage but at the same time, you also want to avoid scaring brands away if your rate is too high. If you want to work around this then make sure that you don’t undercut yourself. Take the time to look at what your competition is charging and what the average price is for your sector. If you can do this then you will soon find that you can grow through doing other projects so you can get a consistent income. You can also use a freelance pricing calculator if you want.
Ultimately, building the foundation of your career will take a lot of work and at times, it may feel like you’re starting a brand or finding a job. This is exactly what you are doing in some ways, so try and make sure that you adopt the right strategies and that you focus on how you are going to get consistent work. If you can do this then you will soon find that it is easier for you to get the result you want and that you are able to work on ongoing projects with ease.
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