The fashion industry is not just a job where you put together outfits all day. It can be very stressful and is generally deadlin
e-driven. The ability to perform under pressure is not as easy as it sounds, but it is a requirement if you want to work where you will be in constant contact with others. There are strict deadlines you must meet if you want your designs out there. Being a fashion designer requires constant communication with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers, and that means an assortment of personalities, good and bad. You will also be criticized at times and need to be able to take praise as well as negative criticism. Designers who are confident know how to turn the criticism into something positive and learn from it. Read the passage above and write an outline of the qualities you need to have to be a fashion designer.
