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Fashion and Interiors in Missouri

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Fashion and Interiors in Missouri prepares students for creative careers in fashion design, interior design, visual merchandising, and home furnishings. This pathway addresses demand for designers in Missouri's retail, hospitality, and design industries, particularly in major metro areas. Students gain expertise in design principles, color theory, fabric knowledge, spatial design, and design software.

The curriculum covers fashion and interior design fundamentals, sketching and illustration, materials and textiles, CAD for design, color and composition, and trend analysis. Students develop design portfolios featuring collections and interior spaces. Projects progress from concept sketches to complete design presentations. Emphasis on creativity, technical skill, and professional standards is integrated throughout. Students learn to work with clients, understand design constraints, and create functional, aesthetic spaces and garments.

Graduates work as fashion designers, interior designers, visual merchandisers, or design consultants. The pathway positions students for creative careers in design industries.

Fashion and Interiors at a Glance

4

Courses

8

Credentials

4

Career Paths

State Standards & Framework

Missouri's fashion and interiors standards require competency in design principles, color theory, materials knowledge, and design software. The curriculum aligns with fashion and interior design industry standards and practices.

Students must demonstrate proficiency in design conceptualization, sketching, material selection, spatial design, and portfolio development. State standards incorporate current design trends and industry practices.

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Typical Course Sequence

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Industry Certifications & Credentials

Career Opportunities

Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.

Fashion Designer

Entry Level
$54,690in Missouri
National: $53,730+2%

Salary range: $54,690 - $98,070

Adjusted for cost of living: $59,601

+5.1% growth23,000 openings/yr
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Interior Designer

Entry Level
$46,880in Missouri
National: $49,770-6%

Salary range: $46,880 - $77,320

Adjusted for cost of living: $51,090

-5.1% growth700 openings/yr
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Design Consultant

Experienced
$50,900in Missouri
National: $61,300-17%

Salary range: $43,250 - $66,140

Adjusted for cost of living: $55,471

-0.1% growth2,000 openings/yr
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Design Manager

Experienced
$50,900in Missouri
National: $61,300-17%

Salary range: $43,250 - $66,140

Adjusted for cost of living: $55,471

-0.1% growth2,000 openings/yr
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Internships with fashion houses, interior design firms, retail companies, furniture manufacturers, and home furnishing retailers in Missouri.

Career & Technical Student Organization

Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.

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