Careers and Income Opportunities

Fashion Designer

Fashion designers conceptualize and create new clothing and

accessory designs. They analyze fashion trends and work closely with

production, marketing, and sales departments to design, produce, and

promote a finished, ready-to-wear product for apparel

manufacturers, specialty and retail stores, and individual clients.

Fashion designers usually specialize in a specific line of clothing such

as women, men, kids, maternity, bridal, sportswear, and so on.

http://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-designer.htm

Pattern Maker

Pattern makers work closely with fashion

designers and design departments to create an

initial rough draft of what the designer has in

mind for any given garment. Independent

designers that are just starting out might

create their own patterns, but if they are

established or work for a large company, they

usually work with a team of pattern makers.

Years ago, pattern makers created sample

patterns by hand. Today, they use a variety of

advanced techniques and machines to produce

samples.

http://www.fashion-schools.org/articles/pattern-maker-fashion-career-profile

Sample Maker

Sample maker is an entry-level position in the fashion production

industry. Sample makers sew the design from the pattern in order to

pinpoint any problems before the pattern goes to production. These

entry-level workers save companies millions

of dollars

each year

by stopping

a problem

before it

starts.

http://www.fashion-schools.org/articles/sample-maker-fashion-career-profile

Seamstress

The seamstress is responsible for the sample production of the company's

or individual’s garments. It includes assisting with the construction of

new garments, editing tailored garments, applying principles of garment

design, construction, and styling. Sewing of all garment samples.

Fashion Writer (Editor)

Fashion writers produce editorial copy for

media outlets such as fashion magazines,

newspapers, fashion / design websites or

blogs, and of course for television. Talented fashion editors tend to

partner with photographers, who together dig up their own stories

e.g. formal portraits of designers, editors, models, celebrities and

others who make up fashion's inner circle. After developing these

stories behind the scenes, they are pitched to chief editors or other

fashion media buyers like Vogue or Cosmo. Like all journalists, fashion

reporters must do thorough research and/or conduct interviews

when preparing articles. Most draw upon their personal interest and

incorporate their own personality into stories to make their pieces

fun, interesting and engaging to readers.

http://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-writer.htm

Fashion Illustrator Fashion illustrators are part fine artist, part fashion

designer. They create illustrations for designers,

magazines, advertisements, and retailers using

everything from pastels and pencils to oils and

computers. Fashion illustrators may work for a design

studio or retailer, or they may be self-

employed. Fashion illustrators work with designers and

art directors to create visual images of clothing, shoes,

handbags, hats, and other accessories. They sketch,

paint, and use computer-aided design (CAD) to convey

the designers or directors ideas clearly. Some fashion

illustrators work with animation, color, and sound to

accompany visuals, while others actually develop the

designs and patterns that they illustrate.

http://www.fashion-schools.org/articles/fashion-illustrator-fashion-career-profile

Fashion Merchandisers Fashion merchandisers on the apparel

production side track and analyze market trends, production costs, and previous sales numbers to determine the product direction that the manufacturers will take each season. If high rise jeans are going to become the next big thing, a fashion merchandiser needs to be one of the first in the industry to spot the trend.

Going to fashion shows

Researching and predicting fashion trends

Negotiating with suppliers/manufacturers/retailers

Working with design, planning and sales teams

Buying fashion

Managing retail outlets

Creating store displays

Directing fashion photo shoots

Determining a store’s type of clientele

Developing advertising and marketing strategies

http://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-merchandiser.htm

http://www.allartschools.com/fashion-merchandising-job-description/

Market Researcher

Market researchers study the needs and attitudes of consumers. They

conduct interviews and produce surveys to find out what consumers

like and dislike about products. Market researchers also track the type

of advertising that people respond to most. They analyze the sale of

specific products to identify trends. This information is used by

manufactures and designers to decide what styles, fabrics, colors, and

sizes are most likely to sell in different areas of the world.

Advertising

Have an artsy, creative mind? Advertising, either on the corporate or

retail side, might be for you. Advertising, in this age of quick media

consumption, is the career path that never stops. You can work at a

corporate level (think of all the different brands that Gap and Limited

Inc. own) or the retail level. (How does Macy’s move all those

cosmetics?)

http://fashionista.com/2010/08/which-fashion-career-is-right-for-you

Fashion Stylists

Fashion stylists are responsible for making

people look good. They also help to bring the

photographer's or director's vision to life.

Fashion stylists usually work in photo shoots,

commercials, movie sets, print advertisements

and music videos to style celebrities and

models. Fashion stylists show the wearers'

personality and style through the clothes,

wardrobes or outfits that they are wearing.

They help boost the person's self-confidence by

helping them make a good impression. They

basically assume all tasks related to styling and

creating fashion visuals.

http://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-stylists.htm

TONS MORE!!

There are TONS of career options available to

people who have an interest in the fashion industry

or any part of it! •Design

•Management

•Sales

•Marketing

•Writing

•Styling

•Clothing Construction

•Photography

•Modeling

•Etc.

Other Options

Hobby and sell online

www.etsy.com

Mend, repair, and up-cycle clothing

Saves you money

Can earn you money