To become a fashion design director in the UK, it is preferred to have a high school diploma or equivalent and a bachelor's degree in fashion design or a relevant field. Additionally, having 3-5 years of experience in a similar or creative role is important. It is also necessary to have outstanding planning and project management abilities, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

A fashion design director is a professional who is responsible for providing design direction for a fashion season, overseeing overseas sourcing trips, and managing and training a team of fashion designers.

The role of a fashion director is to provide creative direction and vision to fashion design. They lead a team of designers and oversee the development of sketches, patterns, and prototypes.