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Fashion Designer

Create clothing lines and build a fashion brand. Dress Africa.

CreatorLeader
Years of study
3–4
degree or diploma
Starting pay
Varies
often self-employed
Demand
Growing
more jobs every year
Typical entry
C
KCSE mean grade

A day in the life

  • 09:00Sketch a new collection.
  • 11:00Choose fabrics at the market.
  • 14:00Fit a client for a custom outfit.
  • 16:00Post new pieces online.

Is it for you?

  • Best for Creators

    Make your creativity into a brand.

  • With a Leader side

    You'll be the one persuading people and making the calls.

  • Worth knowing

    Business skills matter as much as design.

Your path to becoming a Fashion Designer

Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.

  1. 1 Now · Form 2–4

    Focus on these subjects

    Art & DesignHome ScienceBusiness StudiesMaths
  2. 2 KCSE

    Aim for C overall

    C or better in Art & Design. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.

  3. 3 Study · 3–4 years

    BA Fashion Design & Marketing

    Offered at UoN, Kenyatta, Technical University of Kenya and fashion institutes.

  4. 4 After · Ongoing

    Launch your label

    Start small with custom orders and pop-up markets.

Pay and entry grades are indicative and change yearly. Confirm on the KUCCPS portal and with your school's career teacher.

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