Research/Shop Local & Overseas Market (Travel overseas to gain information on current fashion trends) Analyze Trends Plan seasonal line Create Story Boards Liaise with production staff during mass production of garments, and participate in quality control. Control merchandising and retailing of garments. Research and develop fabrics and accessories for production of garments Work closely with pattern-makers, to draft patterns from sketches or specification drawings Select fabric, colour and trim. Approve final samples before they go into production.