Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Common Jobs in the Fashion Industry

Fashion Merchandising

  • puts designs out into the market
  • monitor fashion and consumer trends
  • business side of fashion
  • requires a degree in fashion merchandising or special in-house training 

Fashion Journalist

  • requires skill and passion for writing
  • write about fashion for magazines, websites, PR firms, etc.
  • must be up-to-date on latest fashions
  • bachelor's degree in journalism is highly recommended 

Production Management

  • work with suppliers and retailers to get raw materials to the factory, and finished products to the stores or to the runway 
  • must travel frequently 
  • may also plan events like fashion shows
  • must have communication and organization skills, but not necessarily a degree

Fashion Designer

  • is the basis of the fashion industry
  • comes up with the design of the clothes that will be made
  • requires artistic and creative skills, as well as basic production knowledge
  • most designers have a bachelor's degree in a fashion-related field 
a designer might sketch looks before creating them

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