The first five chapters provide an in-depth review of the broad range of career options in the fashion and textile industry as well as associated industries in the areas of design, media and retail, giving clear definitions of job profiles. Also included is an overview of a wide range of alternative career paths. Throughout you will find profiles and exclusive interviews with many well-known and influential international figures in the fields of fashion and textiles, providing professional and personal insights into particular careers.

A must for any fashion student, this book provides an in-depth review of the wide-ranging career options available in the fashion and textile industry, profiling over 50 careers that span the creative, technical, retail, and media fields.

Clearly defined job profiles are accompanied by interviews with people employed in the industry.

Breaking into the fashion industry can be very difficult for newly qualified graduates and young designers because of the high number of students graduating each year and the competitive nature of the business. This book offers practical advice on all aspects of the job-hunting process with guidance on how to succeed. There are suggestions for organizing a job search, with template charts and tables provided to help, and advice on how to secure work placements/internships and develop strong networking skills.

A directory of international professional trade associations provides an excellent resource for establishing new contacts and general networking, and also offers information on conferences, trade events, and employment opportunities.

Foreword by Antonio Berardi

Introduction

Chapter 1 Creative Opportunities

Chapter 2 Technical Opportunities

Chapter 3 Business and Management Opportunities

Chapter 4 Media Opportunities

Chapter 5 Alternative Career Options

Chapter 6 Career Action Planning

Chapter 7 Job Hunting

Chapter 8 Preparing a Portfolio

Chapter 9 The Recruitment Process

Chapter 10 Starting Your New Job

Chapter 11 Starting in Business

Chapter 12 Moving Onwards and Upwards

Glossary

Resource Directory

Index

Acknowledgments and Picture Credits