As a beginner, fashion looks very attractive with fancy clothes and lavish lifestyles. However, that might not always be the case. Some jobs in fashion are more attractive than others, but when you love what you do, it doesn’t look so bad. The fashion industry is a very vast industry, with a myriad of jobs waiting to be explored, and this is a search for one that best suits our personality and skill set. To take our love for fashion to the next level, here are some jobs in the industry that might catch your fancy.
Stylist: Fashion stylists are found in all aspects of fashion - from fashion shoots to retail stores to social media influencers. The job includes helping the client explore different styles and choose the one that’s the best fit for them. It requires a keen eye for detail and an understanding of the client’s personality.
Fashion Journalist: What can be better than expressing your passion with words and getting paid for it? If you think you have a way with words and love fashion, this is the way to go!
Garment Technologist: It is the garment technologist’s job to keep track of the production process and make sure the final design output is flawless. Fabric choice and quantitative decisions are some of the jobs that come under the diverse role of a technologist.
Model: The most obvious and yet equally challenging job for someone interested in fashion is a fashion model. Fashion models are the face of the brand to the press and public, and their job involves promoting the products of the brand. However, living up to societal expectations can be difficult. To be successful as a model the right look is necessary, alongside the confidence required to represent a brand. A picture portfolio should be kept available.
Fashion Photographer: Capturing your passion from behind the lens can be a very fulfilling and satisfying job for someone who’s interested lies in both fashion and photography. Creativity is an important pre-requisite for this job. Photos can bring your work great exposure.
Fashion Merchandiser: This is for people who are into numbers and accounts and also love fashion. The job includes ensuring the right thing reaches the right place at the right time and monitoring of sales.
Trend Forecaster: As funny as it sounds, forecasting of trends is the backbone of the fashion industry. Prediction of upcoming trends and reading into consumer psychology are the roles played by a trend forecaster. A cumulation of research and analytical skills with a good knowledge of the industry makes you a great fit for the job.
Fashion Designer: When you are blessed with the ability to draw your creative thoughts and ideas on paper, you will excel at this job. Fashion designers are the creative geniuses behind the entire brand, and their efforts and skills count for more than any other job in the industry. This is the most high-profile job in the industry.
Fabric Researcher and Developer: Research into products made from a material that enhances the durability and performance while keeping the overall appeal of the product intact has been a huge part of fashion for a while now. This is a very important job as the sustainability of products is a rising concern in the fashion industry.
Art Director: An art director is responsible for the visual styling of the product. A lot depends on the creative abilities of the art director. Pursue the field if you have a clear insight into what kind of images will help sell a product.
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