Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry - Softcover

The fashion industry is a remarkably diverse field with job opportunities ranging from Clothing Designer to Textile Engineer to Runway Model to Fashion Editor. This indispensable guide profiles sixty-five jobs in seven key areas - textiles, production/manufacturing, retail, media, promotions, education, and other fashion careers. Profiles include Fabric Librarian, Cutter, Pattern Maker, Showroom Sales Representative, Fashion Writer, College Professor, Media Buyer, and Tailor. This book provides accurate information so that readers can explore established, emerging, and even declining occupations within the industry and then make informed decisions about the path they wish to follow.

Susan Echaore-McDavid has over sixteen years of publishing experience and has authored, coauthored, or edited more than fifty books since 1982. She has written Career Opportunities in Law Enforcement, Security, and Protective Services and Career Opportunities in Education for Facts On File/Checkmark Books. Ms. Echaore-McDavid lives in California. Peter Vogt is a writer/editor, career counselor, and president of Career Planning Resources, a comprehensive communications company. He has written career development articles for several magazines and websites. Mr. Vogt lives in Minnesota.