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.
SFF134 How to Be a Remote Freelance Patternmaker
SFF133 The Fashion Freelancer Who Never Wanted to Be a Freelancer
SFF132 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Pricing and retainers, WTF to do!?
SFF131 How this fashion freelancer is charging $85/hr (during the pandemic!)
SFF130 Fashion Freelancer Q&A: What if brands think I'm an idiot?
SFF129 How this designer freelanced while starting her fashion brand
SFD128 Saying Goodbye to the Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
SFD127 How this 22 year old designer got featured by Vogue
SFD126 How to Find Freelance Fashion Design Clients
SFD125 How to Start a Luxury Sleepwear Brand
SFD124 How this Pattern Drafter Grew Her Freelance Business with Generosity
SFD123 How This Power Lifter Launched a Muscular Men's Clothing Line
SFD122 Working as a Freelance Pattern Maker (+ Tips on Starting Your Own Brand)
SFD121 How to be a fashion freelancer (if you don't know anyone in the industry)
Episodes you love: How to Become a Fashion Freelancer with Heidi & Marissa
Episodes you love: This 76 Year Old Worked in the NYC Fashion Industry since the 60's. Here's her story.
SFD120 How this accountant launched a handbag brand (with no experience or money)
Episodes you love: This Dirndl Designer Grew a BIG Fashion Brand with a TINY Niche
SFD119 How to advance your fashion design career (from assistant to director)
SFD118 How to build a sustainable clothing line (in Latin America)
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