What Can I Do With A Major In...

6 Print

Fashion & Retail Merchandising

 
This field of study focuses on developing a solid knowledge base of business functions and practical applications of concepts. Specialized skills are developed through course work in fashion, retail merchandising, marketing and advertising as well as in textiles, buying and operations. Emphasis is placed on extensive opportunities for working in the industry through internships and major fashion events. Career options are found with department and specialty stores, designers, fashion show producers, manufacturers, fashion media, e-commerce and catalog producers.
 

CAREER POSSIBILITIES*

 

Buyer

Wardrobe Consultant

Wedding Planner

Merchandiser

Personal Shopper

Department Manager

Home Decorator

Store Manager

Home Furnishing Wholesaler

District Sales Manager

Visual Display Artist

Fashion Website Copy Writer

Catalog Layout Artist

Fashion Show Coordinator

Promotional Events Coordinator

Bridal Consultant

Catalog Copy Writer

Accessories Assistant Buyer

Fashion Photographer

Boutique Owner

Budget Analyst

Fabric Store Manager

Signing/Pricing Coordinator

Marketing Director

Customer Service Manager

Purchasing Agent

TV Retail Network Producer

Sales Forecaster

E-Commerce Retail Merchandiser

Designer Show Room Assistant

Model

Direct Mail & Marketing Assistant

Fashion Magazine Publicist

Clothing Collection Curator

Buyer’s Clerical

Fulfillment Coordinator

Clothing Preservationist

Fashion Manufacturer Rep

Beauty Consultant

Stylist

Fashion Editor

Costume Coordinator

Allocation Analyst

Regional Merchandiser

 
*positions are at various levels some of which require graduate degrees
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Job Profiles.org

Wet Feet Career Profiles

 

Books Available at Office of Career Services:

Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry by Peter Vogt

 

Directory of Fashion Manufactures & Designers in Massachusetts complied by Melinda Kovac

 

Fashion Careers: The Complete Job Search Workbook by Wendy Samuel, Renee Palmer, Barbara McDonald, Beth Philips, Patricia  Steele, Phyllis Tama, and Joan Watkins, eds.

 

Men’s and Boys’ Wear Buyers Directory

 

Opportunities in Event Planning Careers by Blythe Camenson

 

Women’s and Children’s Wear Buyers Directory

 
Å Back

£ Top

 
Career Services Lasell College
1844 Commonwealth Avenue • Newton, MA 02466
Tel: 617.243.2124 ~ Fax: 617.243.2380