Careers and Income Opportunities
http://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-designer.htm 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/articles/pattern-maker-fashion-career-profile 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/sample-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.
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.
http://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-writer.htm 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/articles/fashion-illustrator-fashion-career-profile 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 selfemployed. 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/fashion-merchandiser.htm http://www.allartschools.com/fashion-merchandising-job-description/ 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
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.
http://fashionista.com/2010/08/which-fashion-career-is-right-for-you 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://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-stylists.htm 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.
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