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.
SFD065 How This Surface Pattern Designer Creates From Music
SFD064 Fashion Startup Advice on Creating, Manufacturing and Selling Your Designs
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SFD063 Mailbag: Fashion Design Career Advice on Samples vs Prototypes, Made to Order fashion and Textile Design
SFD062 Building a Profitable Baby Bag Fashion Brand with No Experience
SFD061 Are You Ready to Quit Your Job for Your Fashion Startup Business?
SFD060 Shanghai, Hong Kong and Istanbul: A Day in the Life of an International Fashion Designer
SFD059 Mailbag: Fashion Design Career Advice on Freelancing, Gaining Industry Experience and Quitting Your Job
SFD058: Navigating the “4 P’s” of Fashion Marketing and Overcoming Networking Intimidation, with Robyn Spady
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SFD051: Discover How One Fashion Design Entrepreneur Created a Flexible Direct-to-Consumer Business
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SFD049: Learn How to Create a Stellar Fashion Portfolio From a Former Under Armour Designer, featuring Leila Jalili
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