One thing that remains constant is that the fashion industry has shifted and will continue to shift to the digital space, and consumers will continue to champion fairness and social justice.
So, the question if a course in fashion management is relevant or not is a given ‘yes, absolutely!’. Here’s a look at a few of the job prospects a degree in Fashion Management will open up for you. So you can find a reason, why really study fashion.
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#1 Fashion Stylist
Average Salary (in $):$15.36 per hour
Profile: This is one of the highest-paying jobs in the fashion management industry and one of the most interesting ones too. As a fashion stylist, here’s what you’ll do:
- Plan and coordinate outfits for your client/s
- Select clothing for ad campaigns, photoshoots, teleshows and/or film productions
- Attend runways to keep up with the trend
- Source clothing from brands
There are different types of stylists, i.e., personal stylists, e-commerce/online stylists, still life stylists, and product stylists among others.
#2 Merchandising Manager
Average Salary: $58,093 per year
Profile: This is a first-level manager and plays a pivotal role. A (fashion) merchandising manager makes important decisions on stock, prices, purchases, and marketing by studying the consumers and the market. Other job responsibilities include:
- Maintaining a store’s visual appearance
- Co-ordinate sales promotions
- Check inventory levels
- Monitor retail prices for competitors
#3 Brand Manager
Average salary:$72,453 per year
Profile: A brand is as good as its manager which is why this is an important profile. As a brand manager, the job responsibilities include:
- Staying updated on market trends
- Making strategies to attract and retain customers
- Making investment decisions based on customer’s behaviour
- Managing brand communication used in various media
- Developing, implementing, and executing marketing initiatives and activities
#4 Creative Director
Average salary: $109,013 per year
Profile: This is a people-oriented job as a creative designer that deals with internal as well as external clients. The typical duties/responsibilities of a creative director include:
- Develop design concepts
- Maintain quality control over concepts and projects
- Generate ideas for pitching and proposals by coordinating with the internal team
- Generate multiple concepts (for a campaign/project)
- Manage projects from concept through completion
#5E-Commerce manager
Average salary: $68,794 per year
Profile: Being an e-Commerce Manager means that one should be able to work at irregular work hours given the 24/7 nature of online shopping. But, with eCommerce continuing to dominate the fashion market, this will become a vital job in the industry. Job responsibilities include:
- Oversee and manage the eCommerce department to create a significant online presence.
- Research and develop new online marketing strategies
- Plan e-marketing expenditures
- Maximize search engine traffic
- Ensure that the format and features of the website are easy to navigate to maximize clarity
The fashion industry offers a lucrative career where you have the opportunity to combine your interests in business and fashion, and excel. Here’s a look at a few of the top institutes offering a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Fashion Management:
University/Institute |
Location |
QS World Ranking |
Cornell University |
US |
21 |
The University of Manchester |
UK |
27 |
University of Amsterdam |
Netherland |
55 |
Monash University |
Australia |
58 |
University of Southampton |
UK |
77 |
University of Leeds |
UK |
92 |
University of Alberta |
Canada |
126 |
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna |
Italy |
166 |
Politecnico di Milano Leonardo |
Italy |
142 |
RMIT University |
Australia |
206 |
Heriot-Watt University |
UK |
270 |
Coventry University |
UK |
601 – 650 |
University of Huddersfield |
UK |
701 – 750 |
Robert Gordon University |
Scotland |
801 – 1000 |
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) |
UK |
801 – 1000 |
Nottingham Trent University |
UK |
801 – 1000 |
As you can see, there are plenty of jobs in the fashion management industry and a good salary to earn. So definitely take this path into consideration.
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