Fashion design is one of the most in-demand careers in the world. Being a highly creative field, it can give you the opportunity to blend cultures and traverse traditional attires to the contemporary ones.
It offers rewarding career opportunities for highly motivated and creative individuals. Here are some major fashion industry jobs: Menswear / Womenswear / kidswear Designer: Designer director, Creative director, Artistic director; Creative Pattern Making: Pattern Maker, Pattern workshop Manager, Research & Development Manager; Trend forecaster: identify new trends and predict which trends are going out of fashion; Garment technologist: work on the design and development of new materials through testing new combinations of yarns, textiles and fibers; Retail Buyer: work on sourcing, developing and introducing product ranges that suit their stores and customer base; Fashion Illustrator: work with designers to create conceptual sketches and illustrations of fashion products, including clothing, shoes and accessories; Merchandisers: work with the buying team to ensure products appear in store, in the right quantities at the right time; Fashion Stylist: work with many media organisations, including editorial print, advertising, film and online; Textile designers: create 2D designs for patterns to be used in printed, woven and knitted textiles, in addition to working on sustainability; Personal Stylist: work with individuals to advise on personal style and clothing, which requires excellent communication and service skills; Fashion Public Relations: build a strong brand profile and public image, and assist with the media coverage of new product launches; Fashion Writer: work for newspapers, magazines, fashion websites or blogs, and television; Accessory Designer: Designer in leather goods.