The fashion industry is constantly growing which means the creation of more jobs. The jobs available have become completely diverse as the industry expands. Here are some of the new jobs that allow you to take a nontraditional approach to enter the fashion industry.
The salary amounts are based on studies by Glassdoor and Salary.com
Creative Director
Being a Creative Director means having the highest position in a fashion house. They are responsible for executing the brand’s concept and design vision. They are also natural leaders creative, and innovative. In order to become a Creative Director, you need to have a lot of design experience, an extensive portfolio, and excellent management skills.
Salary: $68,000-$239,000+
Thumbnail: Oscar de la Renta Creative Directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim
Fashion Law
Fashion Law is a rapidly growing legal specialty in law. Your job is to advise clients that are facing legal issues in the fashion, textiles, footwear, and cosmetics industries. You will also handle labor, sustainability, franchising, distribution, merchandising, and licensing issues. Some universities such as Fordham Law School in New York City, have Fashion Law degree programs, but many Fashion Lawyers have Law degrees with experience in the fashion field.
Salary: $68,000-$149,000
Product Developer
Product Developers create and develop products that are appropriate for the brand’s target customer. This job entails a lot of sketching, sourcing, tech packs, and knowledge of Adobe Suite. Many Product Developers have a degree in Fashion Merchandising Management.
Salary: $54,000-$120,000
Fashion Colorist
As a Fashion Colorist you a responsible for developing, mixing, and creating colors and color pallets for textiles and clothing lines. You will approve the final color pallets, maintain color libraries, and develop new techniques for developing color and mixing. Some colorists have degrees in Fashion Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Textile, and Color Chemistry. At least three years of experience in the industry is required.
Salary: $67,000-$124,000
Fashion Florist
This job combines flowers and fashion. As a Fashion Florist, your job will be to create floral arrangements for your clients for their campaigns, runways, and shoots. Most florists just need high school diplomas but there are many places that offer postsecondary programs for people who want to start their own florist business.
Salary: $33,000-$105,000
Fabric Researcher
If you are interested in the more technical side of fashion that involves textiles and testing then this job is for you. You would be responsible for fabric development and design and researching new textile concepts. An example of this would be the UNIQLO HeatTeach line. Fabric researchers and design teams work together on projects, so it’s important for you to know about different materials. Fabric researchers will need to have either a Textile Design or Fashion Design degree or four to five years in the textile industry. You’ll also need to have knowledge of materials, experience with printing, washing techniques, and finishings.
Salary: $67,000-$151,000
Fashion Cinematographer
Fashion Films help tell the story of the brand and show off their products. Your job would involve creating fashion films, shooting runways, and documentaries. You can obtain a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Management, Design, and Film and Media.
Salary: $78,000-$212,000
Print Designer
As a Print Designer, you will produce visual images for artwork, materials, textiles, and graphics. Creating innovative ideas, prints, and designs that are commercially appealing. You’ll need to know how to create sketches that are hand-drawn, digital, and painted. Print Designers mainly have a Textile or Graphic Design degree, knowledge of Adobe Suite, and a great portfolio.
Salary: $59,000-$98,000
Sustainability Officer
The need for sustainability in the fashion industry is constantly increasing, which has caused the role of Sustainability Officer to emerge. You will be in charge of the brand’s environmental strategies, make recommendations to avoid negative environmental impacts. You are required to have a degree in either Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Environmental Management. Knowledge of market development and company-specific knowledge is highly recommended.
Salary: $76,000-$295,000
Fashion Psychologist
As a Fashion Psychologist, your main focus will be on consumer behavior. You will be required to understand the minds of potential customers by studying the consumer’s habits and the impact fashion has on their well-being and mindset. Degrees in either Psychology, Sociology, Business, Law, Marketing, or Statistics are required. Marketing research experience is highly recommended.
Salary: $70,000-$107,000
CRM Manager
Customer Relationship Managers are responsible for knowing the brand’s consumer’s needs and wants before they do. Building and maintaining relationships with the brand’s key customers. This job requires you to have three to four years of customer service and management experience. Relevant degrees such as Marketing and Communications will help you also get the job.
Salary: $55,000-$90,000