A Fashion Designer manages the entire apparel/accessory creation process, from trend research and sketching original concepts to selecting fabrics, overseeing pattern making/prototyping, and collaborating with production/marketing teams to ensure designs meet brand vision, quality, and market needs, requiring creativity, technical skill, and strong communication. They interpret trends, develop collections, liaise with manufacturers, attend shows, and present to buyers, bridging creativity with business strategy from initial idea to final product.