This document provides an overview of careers in fashion designing. It discusses the nature of fashion design work, which involves creating clothing and accessories for consumers. Designers may specialize in areas like apparel, footwear, or costumes for television, movies and theater. The conditions of fashion design work involve long hours and pressure during fashion shows. Qualifications required include a 10+12 education and a degree from NIFT. Personal skills for designers include artistic ability, fashion consciousness, visual imagination, and good communication and problem solving skills. Employment avenues for fashion designers include designer production, fashion marketing, and roles in fashion media.