Functional
Fashion Resume Template

Jordan Ellis

Seattle, WA | (123) 456-7891 | [email protected]

Objective:

Motivated fashion designer with a robust background in creating compelling designs and managing dynamic project teams. Eager to contribute creativity and leadership to a forward-thinking fashion house where innovative designs and sustainability are at the forefront.

Certifications:

  • Certificate in Fashion Merchandising
  • Sustainable Fashion Certificate

Skills & Abilities:

  • Fashion Design (Pattern making, Draping, Sketching, Sewing)
  • Technical Proficiency (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD for fashion design)
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Material Knowledge

Experience:

Freelance Fashion Designer
Seattle, WA — 2020-2023

  • Curated and constructed custom designs for clients, emphasizing sustainable materials.
  • Liaised with clients to ensure that final designs met their specifications and expectations.

Junior Designer, ABC Boutique
Seattle, WA — 2018-2020

  • Contributed to the development and execution of seasonal collections.
  • Coordinated closely with senior designers in material selection and trend forecasting.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design, Seattle University — 2014-2018

Strategic Resume Building-Skills and Certifications

When building your fashion resume, emphasize at least two core technical skills and enhance them with key soft skills. Don’t forget to include relevant certifications to strengthen your professional credibility.

Common Skills

  • Fashion Design (Pattern making, Draping, Sketching, Sewing)
  • Technical Proficiency (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD for fashion design)
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Material Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Sustainability in Fashion
  • Cultural Awareness

Common Certifications

  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
  • Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Design
  • Certificate in Fashion Merchandising
  • Pattern Making Certificate
  • Sustainable Fashion Certificate
  • Fashion Marketing and Management Certificate
  • CAD for Fashion Design Certificate
  • Textile Science Certificate
  • Fashion Journalism Certificate
  • Fashion Photography Certificate

Categories

Emphasize Your Creative Skills with a Functional Fashion Resume

The Functional Fashion Resume Template is designed for fashion professionals who want to focus on their skills and creative achievements rather than their chronological work history. This format is ideal for those with diverse fashion experiences, career changers, or individuals re-entering the workforce.

Why Choose a Functional Resume?

Key Features:

This template is perfect if you want to highlight your creative abilities and downplay a non-linear work history in the fashion sector.