1. Careers in Fashion
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2. Careers in the Textile Industry
Textile Research and Development
Research Scientist (Chemist)- develops new fibers
Textile Lab Technician
Textile Design
Textile Designer- Creates new patterns & designs used in making fabrics
Textile Colorist
Textile Stylist
Textile Production
Converter
Supervisor
Machine Operator
Quality Control
Engineers
Textile Marketing
Sales Rep
Market Analyst
Textile Administration
Accounting/Finance
Administrators

3. Careers in Apparel Design & Production
Fashion Designer- creates new ideas for garments & accessories.
Sketching Employees
Sample Maker
Apparel Manufacturing
Pattern Maker, Grader
Marker, spreader, cutter, assorter, operator, finisher, inspector
Alterations Expert- a tailor who shapes garments to fit the customer.
Presser
Production Management
Product Manager
Plant Manager
Supervisors
Piece Goods Buyer
Engineer
Sales & Distribution
Showroom Salesperson
Traveling Sales
Market Researcher
Distribution

4. Fashion Merchandising & Retail
Merchandise Planning & Buying
Retail Buyer- selects and purchases goods for their company.
Resident Buying Office Buyer
Executive Trainee
Direct Selling
Retail Salesperson- deals directly with the customer.
Retail Management
Fashion Coordinator
Store Manager
Branch Coordinator
Store Operations
Customer Service
Training Supervisor
Alteration Expert
Personal Shopper- “fashion consultant” who selects merchandise for the customer.
Stock Clerk
Cashier
Maintenance

5. Careers in Fashion Promotion
Fashion Advertising
Accountant
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Advertising Director-Oversees all advertising responsiblities.
Fashion Display
Display Designer
Display Manager
Promotional Careers
Fashion Illustrator- Draws garments designed by others.
Fashion Model- wears garments & accessories to show off.
Photographer
Writer/Editors (Journalist)- work for newspapers or magazines about fashion
Audio Visual Work
Stylist
Cosmetologist
Fashion Publicity
Public Relations

6. Other Careers Apparel Educators Home Sewing Entrepreneurs
Teachers
Extension Agents
Adult Education
Consumer Education
Home Sewing
Commercial Pattern Development
Pattern Sales & Promotion
Fabric Sales
Video Demonstration
Entrepreneurs
Home Based Businesses
Textile & Clothing Historians
Curators
Theatrical Costumes
Costumer- Works with TV, movies, theatre, ballets, etc. for costumes.
Clothing Care
Dry Cleaning
Commercial Laundries
Linen Supply