designer vs clothes designer

designer and clothes designer both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
designer	Yes	No	No	No
clothes designer	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, designer and clothes designer are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of designer include couturier, fashion designer.

designer (noun)	clothes designer (noun)
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)	someone who designs clothing
someone who designs clothing
a person who specializes in interior design
a person who devises plots or intrigues
someone who specializes in graphic design