Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
Arts:Fashion & Beauty
Is freelancing in fashion actually as good as it sounds? From the promises of freedom to the ideas of total flexibility, it can be easy to get swept up in the "dream".
There's a lot of positives when it comes to freelancing, but that doesn't mean that you don't have to put in hard work to achieve your freelancing dreams. In this episode, Kate Knight opens up to share some amazing wins but also gives a realistic perspective of the ups and downs in freelancing. We also talk about pricing which is always a hot topic that I get tons of questions about.
Tune in to find out what the REAL truth about being a freelance fashion designer is like. You won't want to miss a big win that Kate shares at the end because she started charging for something that she used to give away for free.
About Kate:
Kate Knight is a knitwear designer who specializes in creating recycled and sustainable cashmere and cashmere blends. She has previously lived and worked in New York City, London, and the Swiss Alps, but currently resides just outside of Bordeaux, France. Throughout her career, Kate has designed knitwear for well-known brands such as Nordstrom, The White Company, Lands' End, Barney's, and Whistles. She has also taught knitting to individuals across all age groups, including 7-year-olds, PhD students, and industry professionals. Kate is passionate about building connections with factories, yarn agents, brands, fellow freelancers, and designers.
Connect with Kate:
Visit her website: http://www.thecashmeredesigner.com/
Email at: kate@thecashmeredesigner.com
Follow on Instagram @thecashmeredesigner
Connect on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-knight-7a05174/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
SFD096 Q&A: How to Become a Fashion freelancer with Heidi & Marissa
197 How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion Designer (without feeling gross)
Sick of being tied to a desk and want more freedom in your day, snag my free training: How to Freelance in Fashion (even if you're terrified you don't have all the answers) by clicking here.
214: How CLO3D "Saved" This Fashion Designer
213: How This Freelancer Built a Fashion Merchandising Agency
212: How She 3x'd Her Freelance Income with LinkedIn
211: The Best Freelance Sites for Fashion Designers
210: Q&A What to Do When a Client Asks for More Revisions
209: From £4k to £12k A Month: How this Freelance Footwear Trend Consultant Did it!
207: 3 Ways to Calculate Your Freelance Rates for Fashion Designers
206: How Do You Offer Sourcing As A Fashion Freelancer?
205: How to Become a Fashion Virtual Assistant (VA)
204: How This Freelance Fashion Designer from India Landed a Gig with WGSN
203: How to Make Consistent Income as a Freelance Fashion Designer
202: How to Build Your Freelance Career on LinkedIn While Learning CLO 3D
201: You DON'T Need Another Time Management Tool: The REAL Reason You're Procrastinating
200: How This Freelance Fashion Designer & Mom From Brazil Learned English & Built Her Business in the Cracks of the Day
199: Pros & Cons of Freelancing in Fashion: Is it Worth It?
198 | Q&A: I'm Scared of Rejection
197: How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion Designer (without feeling gross)
196: How This Freelancer Does Sourcing & Product Development for Factories (and is making bank)
195: Fashion Sourcing Trade Show Tips for Freelancers (Andreu David, VP of Sourcing at Magic)
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