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Job outlook for sweater designers in the United States
Are sweater designer jobs in demand?
Sweater designer job and salary trends over time
Sweater designer jobs over time
Sweater designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 255 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 278 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 291 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 261 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 250 | 0.00% |
Average sweater designer salary over time
Sweater designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,542 | $31.51 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $63,795 | $30.67 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $62,870 | $30.23 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | $58,288 | $28.02 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $56,343 | $27.09 | +2.4% |
Sweater designer jobs by state
Most common states for sweater designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 186 | 27% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 668 | 9% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 593 | 9% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 359 | 9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 584 | 7% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,498 | 6% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 671 | 6% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 360 | 6% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 315 | 6% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 193 | 6% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 81 | 6% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,011 | 5% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 643 | 5% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 323 | 5% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 284 | 5% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 54 | 5% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 154 | 4% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 59 | 4% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 43 | 4% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 28 | 4% |
Sweater Designer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of sweater designer experts
Louisiana State University and A&M College
Santa Monica College
University of Rhode Island
Georgia Southern University
North Dakota State University
What general advice would you give to a Sweater Designer?
Dr. Mary Elliott: Thank you so much. We will be sure to feature your response in the article and send a draft over for your review before we promote it.
Lorrie Ivas
Full-time FacultySanta Monica College
Photo, Fashion Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Sweater Designers?
Lorrie Ivas: The ability to communicate your design concepts to the team (or future boss/interviewer) is vital. Hand and digital fashion sketching and illustration skills are necessary at every step. Scholarships, competitions, or internships often request a sample portfolio, so it doesn't go any further if the illustrations don't "wow" the judging viewer. One can sew/tailor beautifully, but knowing how to "show" that skillset to the judge or employer is vital - i.e., photographing the step-by-step process with close-up details of tailoring skills and presenting it digitally... will win. One may not show actual garments... so knowing how to "sell" your skills is crucial.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Sweater Designer job market given the pandemic?
Elaine Grullón: One of the biggest trends, in my opinion, we will see in the job market is the need to be adaptable and flexible. It is important to be able to solve and think on your feet, while at the same decipher through the cluster of noise to distinguish the difference between good and great marketing. The pandemic has forced marketing to evolve at a higher rate of speed due to need but now it will become a requirement where theory and concept needs to meet up with practice and logic.
What technical skills for a Sweater Designer stand out to employers?
Elaine Grullón: Some technical skills that stand out to employers is the ability to combine the manual with the technology, in other words combining the old and new media. The rise of new media has caused a need to understand social media but not just the practical but the functional side which includes data analysis. You have to be able to answer questions related to why this trend or if not favorable how we can make improvements. It is all about adaptability and responding to a change in need or even want. Also having knowledge on using computer aided programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or even InDesign, it is important to be able to perform technical writing. Marketing is all about catching the consumers attention in that first moment. Without an understanding of design, and the principles and elements that go alongside the purpose of great marketing will be defeated.
Hope Wallace Simpara
Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Apparel DesignGeorgia Southern University
School of Human Ecology
What are the best companies to work for a Sweater Designer?
Hope Wallace Simpara: Right now some of the best companies to work for are companies that are still showing steady sales and some growth. We have heard from industry professionals that apparel and beauty companies with a strong online presence and companies that specialize in soft goods are seeing growth. The loungewear and athleisure (indoor fashion) based companies have seen less of a decline in sales. Some of these companies are Walmart, the Williams-Sonoma brands, Target, Venus, Zara, Levis, H&M, American Eagle, Walmart, discount stores like Ross, TJX brands. Bath and Body Works was slammed with unprecedented demand for some of its products, including hand sanitizer and hand soap, and has since been able to minimize projected store closings.
How do you envision technology impacting Sweater Designers in the next 5 years?
Linda Manikowske Ph.D.: Technology has moved the apparel industry forward, at a fast pace, in recent years - from computer-aided design to retail analytics. Social media platforms are providing consumer data that retail companies can use to predict trends and be more efficient in getting the right product to consumers more efficiently.
Artificial intelligence is able to more accurately predict shopper behavior, while virtual reality technology allows shoppers to try a garment on an avatar before purchasing. A key to a firm's survival will be the ability to adapt to this new landscape. In the future, fashion and technology will continue to intersect to the betterment of both industries.