Wade College's fashion design and product development students are problem-solvers and innovators who find inspiration in the world around them, have an eye for trends, and are passionate about combining creativity and craftsmanship to produce their own signature designs.


Wade College's fashion design and product development program encourages students to experiment and create as they gain the hands-on design and industry technology skills necessary to thrive in a variety of careers in the global fashion industry. The curriculum emphasizes a strong technical foundation in construction, patternmaking, and draping alongside fashion sketching, fashion-related technology, trend analysis and forecasting, promotion, textiles, and presentation.

Fashion design and product development students share their creativity by participating in design competitions and student shows and can gain industry experience during markets at the Dallas Market Center.

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER AS A:

  • Apparel Designer
  • Technical Designer
  • Product Development Associate
  • Patternmaker
  • Brand Coordinator
  • Fashion Accessories Designer
  • Textiles Design Assistant
  • Product Manager

RECENT GRADUATE EMPLOYERS INCLUDE:

  • Bioworld Merchandising
  • JCPenney
  • Fossil Group
  • Louis Vuitton
  • Westmoor Panhandle Slim
  • Smocked Auctions
  • Pinpoint Merchandising
  • Varsity Brands

DID YOU KNOW?

  • As a student, you'll have access to leading industry resources like WGSN and WWD.

  • You'll learn Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe inDesign, and Gemini CAD Systems.