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Will AI replace fashion designers?AI replacement risk 46% and how the work is changing

United States Fashion Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$80,960
25th–75th pct. $51,940–$106,470
Top pay (est.)
$190,900
Top 10% $146,870
Pay in 5 years
$93,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$107,100est.
$92,100–$124,300
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
46%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.1%
2,500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Fashion Designers? AI replacement risk

46%
Moderate
Ranked #465 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Fashion Designers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
3.9
Speaking
3.9
Coordination
3.8
Social Perceptiveness
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Time Management
3.8
Persuasion
3.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Design
4.5
Computers and Electronics
3.9
English Language
3.5
Production and Processing
3.4
Sales and Marketing
3.0
Fine Arts
3.0
Administration and Management
2.9
Personnel and Human Resources
2.7

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCoaching and Developing OthersCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting Information

Important abilities

OriginalityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionFluency of IdeasCategory FlexibilityNear Vision

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
51%
Associate's degree
44%
High school diploma
4%
Some college
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
22%
None / short demo
20%
1–3 months
20%
1–2 years
15%
6–12 months
15%
4–10 years
7%
3–6 months
1%

Related work experience

4–6 years
26%
2–4 years
25%
6–12 months
15%
8–10 years
14%
1–2 years
6%
6–8 years
6%
Over 10 years
5%
None
2%
3–6 months
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.