In celebration of National Sewing Day, we want to show you five careers you could potentially progress into after studying a fashion course with North Kent College.
Fashion Designer
Fashion Designers are responsible for creating new garments and accessory designs meaning it is a highly creative role. Fashion designers must understand past and present trends whilst being able to identify, predict and even create future trends.
Fashion Buyer
Fashion retail buyers are responsible for selecting items to sell in-store and online. As part of the role, you'll visit manufacturers to select pieces. You may also need to attend fashion shows and work with fashion influencers to identify new and emerging trends. In addition to selecting aesthetically pleasing pieces, you will need to consider factors such as price, quantities, quality, and demand.
Visual Merchandiser
A visual merchandiser is responsible for creating visual concepts to promote a brand, this may include layouts of a store, window displays, styling mannequins and more. They work closely with marketing departments and alongside trend forecasters to inform upcoming displays.
Stylist
Stylist put together aesthetically pleasing outfits for photoshoots, fashion shows, events and more. This is done with the purpose of increasing brand awareness and maximizing sales.
Textile Designer
Textile designers create 2D designs to be used on fabrics, they need a strong understanding of different kinds of fabrics, production of textiles, printing methods and more. Many textile designers work on a freelance basis whilst others are employed in-house for fashion brands.
These jobs are only a few possibilities of the opportunities that await after studying a fashion course. If you could see yourself in one of these roles, perhaps our fashion course is for you. Find out more here.