Branded Fashion Design careers
Take the reins and redefine the fashion industry with a bold career in branded fashion design. Lead the charge with a sustainable, ground-up approach as a fashion designer, keep boutiques cutting-edge as a trend forecaster or dive into styling for top labels. Whatever path you choose, the world of fashion design is ready for you to shake up.
Fashion Designer
Think beyond trends and create pieces with real impact.
Fashion Designers craft cutting-edge clothing and accessories while nailing budgets and deadlines. Couture is everywhere, from high-fashion runways to everyday classics, and so are the career opportunities. Whether you're driving production at iconic brands or spearheading the launch of your own label, the industry is yours to conquer.
What does a Fashion Designer do?
- Use 2D and 3D imaging software to design clothes and accessories
- Collaborate with clients and external departments to create a vision
- Manage production aspects such as building budgets and sourcing fabrics
- Balance aesthetics and utility when creating clothes and accessories
Trend Forecaster
Analyse designer collections and consumer trends to predict the next big thing in fashion.
As a Trend Forecaster, you will use your eye for hot new things to predict movements and trends in the fashion industry. Combining your on-point instincts with constant research and an analytical mind, you will be an asset in a variety of industries. Your career as a trend forecaster could have you working with retailers, designers, advertising firms and other industries that rely on fashion as a selling point.
What does a Trend Forecaster do?
- Guide cultural movements through instinct, research findings and analytics
- Have a hand in a range of industries, inspiring runway looks and media campaigns
- Lead the industry by making predictions about trends in colours, shapes, patterns and fabrics
- Determine the scope and direction of campaigns for diverse markets
Fashion Buyer
Oversee the purchase of clothes and accessories for a business, targeting specific markets and price points.
As a Fashion Buyer, you’ll be in charge of choosing what to stock in retail stores. With your eye for fashion and business acumen, you will be responsible for researching, choosing and purchasing products that will help your company meet a need and make a profit. You might also help design how the merchandise looks on the retail floor.
What does a Fashion Buyer do?
- Liaise with trend forecasters and designers when making purchasing decisions
- Be a part of the merchandising process in deciding stock, volumes and budgets
- Attend fashion shows to stay abreast of current and upcoming trends
- Source fabric and materials, assisting designers in the production of stylish garments
Fashion Stylist
Become a consultant and work for individuals or focus on corporate, editorial or runway styling.
Stylists co-ordinate all aspects of a look from head to toe. Put together catwalk shows, generate sales through eye-catching editorial photoshoots or make the celebration special for events such as weddings or formals. Your keen eye for fashion and ability to create the right style for each body type, event and budget will bring you to the frontlines in all areas of the fashion industry.
What does a Fashion Stylist do?
- Tailor outfits and looks to each individual and occasion
- Experiment with fresh ideas to stay ahead of the fashion curve
- Liaise with clients to determine their likes, dislikes and definitely-nots
- Work with make-up artists and other creatives to create stunning finished looks
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