What does it take to work in fashion design? Eleanor Roberts, 24, is an assistant designer for fashion brand French Connection.
The fashion designer: ‘A truly creative job’
Style conscious: Eleanor recommends fashion design for anyone wanting to fulfil their creative dreams in a fast-moving industry. Glossary
GCSEs - National exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Placement year - A year spent working in industry as part of a university degree to gain practical experience.
Alumni - People who have previously studied at a school, college, or university.
Proto samples - Also known as prototype samples. These are early test garments made to check a design’s fit and construction before full production.
CEO - The Chief Executive Officer is the highest ranking person in a company. They are responsible for making decisions about the company's future.
Precludes - To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.