FASHION

AREA
FASHION DESIGN/PRODUCTION
Fashion Designer
Accessory Designer
Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion Sales Rep
Showroom Sales Rep
Product Manager
Clothing Patternmaker
Pattern Grader

EMPLOYERS
Clothing, Jewelry, Handbag, and Shoe Designer companies

STRATEGIES
Bachelor's degree in Art, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising or a related field is recommended. An original self-designed portfolio is vital for marketing yourself and products. Creative and expressive personality and the ability to work independently under deadlines is necessary.

AREA
FASHION MARKETING/MERCHANDISING
Fashion Buyer
Fashion Coordinator
Retail Merchandiser
Visual Merchandiser
Retail Store Manager
Boutique Owner

EMPLOYERS
Clothing, Jewelry, Handbag and shoe designer companies
Private retail shop
Sole Proprietor

STRATEGIES
A college degree in related field is necessary. Coursework in Business and Fashion Design is helpful. Retail experience is a benefit. Knowledge of fashion history, trends, budgeting, and good negotiation skills are necessary. Ability to work under stressful deadlines is necessary.

AREA
FASHION MEDIA & PROMOTIONS
Fashion Writer
Fashion Stylist
Fashion PR Specialist
Fashion Editor
Fashion Illustrator
Graphic Design
Fashion Photographer

EMPLOYERS
Fashion Magazines
Fashion Marketing/ Advertising firm and agencies
Designers

STRATEGIES
A college degree in the field is necessary. Experience in the field is helpful. A portfolio is required. Must posses excellent writing skills, have a wide range of knowledge of the fashion industry as well as the ability to work well under stressful deadlines.

AREA
OTHER FASHION CAREERS
Costume Designer
Personal Stylist

EMPLOYERS
Theatres
Television
Department Stores

STRATEGIES
A college degree is a plus and experience in designing and sewing clothes is helpful in costume design. Creativity and knowledge of the industry is necessary as will as the ability to work collaborately with others. Stylists must be good listeners, be friendly, and have good communication skills as well as business savvy.

Prepared by the Career Services staff of Centenary College New Jersey, Hackettstown. (2006) CC is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer