Jarret Willis talks about Fashion Jobs and gives Fashion Career Advice

Having worked in the fashion business for a long time, Jarret Willis says that it can be overwhelming to pick out a fashion job due to numerous fashion industry opportunities. The fashion industry is very competitive, and therefore you need to be sure of what fashion job you want to pursue before getting into the industry.

Jarret Willis gives a brief description of the several fashion jobs for people looking to establish a fashion career.

1.Fashion Stylist

A fashion stylist job is the most comfortable fashion job. Your only task as a fashion stylist is to make someone look good. Therefore, you need to be familiar with what styles, colors, and fabrics flatter different individuals’ shape and the know-how to accessorize to come up with the perfect outfit.

It is easy to land a stylist job, and you can grow your experience by traveling to get exposure to different styles or merely watching shows and trying out other ideas that you pick up.

2. Fashion Director

Fashion directors are in charge of the image or outlook of a magazine, fashion house, or store. Their task is to curate people's first impression when they look at shoots, fashion films, and ad campaigns.

A fashion director needs to develop a creative concept for the models and a suitable location to communicate the brand, magazine, or store identity in a natural yet magnificent way.

Being one of the top fashion jobs in the industry means that you will have to put in long hours of work, frequently travel, meet crazy deadlines even while experiencing creative blocks.

3. Fashion Designer

Fashion designers are the foundation on which the fashion industry stands. A career as a fashion designer requires you to know the latest trends and be a trendsetter. You also need to have the creativity to conceptualize new designs and be familiar with fabrics and materials.

It is one of the most rewarding jobs in fashion but also one of the most grueling.

4. Fashion Buyer

Fashion Buyers work alongside designers and merchandisers to decide what to showcase to the consumers and see that the best-selling ones are always available. Fashion buyers require interpersonal skills to negotiate with suppliers and be educated in consumer demands and market costs.

5. Fashion Merchandising

A fashion merchandiser deals with the logistics of fashion. Essentially, they develop marketing strategies, track inventory, create budgets, put together creative visual displays to attract the consumer, and track profits and losses.

Additional Jobs

Other jobs in the fashion industry include:

• Fashion forecaster – forecast future trends and styles

• Fashion Photographer – Photographing for ad campaigns, fashion shows, and model portfolios.

• Fashion Editor – Supervise the direction of a fashion publication, website, and other media

• Fashion PR – Creates a good impression.

• Fashion Writer – Execute interviews, review products, cover fashion events for magazines, websites, and television shows.

In any case, whichever one of these jobs you choose to venture into, Jarret Willis urges you to find an edge that separates you from other aspirants who are equally qualified. Getting your foot in the door is the first step to establishing your career in fashion.

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