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.
179: Illegal "freelance" fashion design jobs...
178: Q&A: Hey Fashion Designer, Are You Stuck in Your Comfort Zone?
177: How this Fashion Designer Used LinkedIn to Land High-Paying Projects
176: From "trapped" in NYC to in control of her own destiny: how this freelance fashion designer did it
175: We’re BACK with some BIG (and exciting!) changes!
SFF174: Podcast Updates (and free LIVE training!)
SFF173: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: How to Ask for Referrals to Get Consistent Income
SFF172: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Landed a $10k Project on Upwork
SFF171: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: WTF Do I Put In A Tech Pack Portfolio?
SFF170: From Factory Worker to Successful Freelance Patternmaker
SFF169: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: When Brands Keep Saying "Not Now, Maybe Later"
SFF168: How This Freelancer Quadrupled Her Income (and took 2 months off)
SFF 167: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Project Pricing Hacks (So You Don't Undercharge)
SFF 166: This Fashion Freelance Changed ONE Thing On LinkedIn and Got More Clients
SFF165: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Balancing Motherhood, Work and Freelancing
SFF164: Breaking Back Into Fashion After Burnout
SFF163: Why Undercharging Is Killing Your Freelance Career
SFF162: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Tips On Getting Started Without Experience
SFF161: Starting a Brand vs Freelancing: Which Is Better?
SFF160: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: How to Pick a Niche for Surface Pattern Designers (plus more on pitching & pricing)
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