Breakdown of Fashion Careers: Auxiliary Level

Auxiliary Level
Sittings Editor, Seventeen Magazine

Description: styling for fashion and beauty shoots; shooting for fashion and beauty shoots; model casting for magazine stories; involved in production; working with art and photo departments

Positive: styling for photo shoots would be lots of fun. Photography would also be fun, and I would learn a lot about fashion photography, since I have limited experience. Helping out with the magazine in such a way will be so much fun I won't feel like I am working! Relocating to New York will be great, also.

Negative: I would have limited experience, since one of the qualifications is to assist a sittings editor for no more 2-3 years.

Breakdown of Fashion Careers: Tertiary Level

Tertiary Level
Creative Presentation Coordinator, Polo Ralph Lauren

Description: visual merchandising; construct sets and props; in-store maintenance; responsible for wallpaper, paint, fabrics and elements of display.

Positive: Ralph Lauren is one of my favorite lifestyle brands, so it will be great working in that company.

Negative: I would have to work long hours setting up displays and props. Constructing and maintaining displays isn't the most fun thing to do, especially when customers are in the store. It can be embarrassing. But I will work hard regardless of who is watching. I also would have limited experience with props and lighting.

Breakdown of Fashion Careers: Secondary Level

Secondary Level
Shoe Sketch Artist, Cybercoders

Description: sketching shoe designs; working with the design team.

Positive: I like that I will have to relocate to Hollywood, CA to work as a shoe sketch artist! I also like that I will be working for a recruiting company, which means that I can be connected with many top fashion companies. I can greatly expand my resume by working freelance in different companies over a long period of time.

Negative: Sketching shoes for a living does seem like a dream job, but working as a full time employee will be tiring. I will only be designing shoes. I like juggling many tasks so sketching shoes for many hours a day can get uninteresting after a while.

Breakdown of Fashion Careers: Primary Level

I am going to choose at random one career from each level of the fashion industry and give in detail how it relates to me personally.

Primary Level
Textile Designer for Fossil, Inc.
Description: creating textile designs to be used in Fossil products; keeping up with the latest trends and styles; designing for various Fossil categories; shopping for inspiration; meeting deadlines.

Positive: I definitely like the idea of inspiration shopping, and I like that I will be working with different categories of the Fossil brand. Working in different categories presents a challenge that can be conquered with hard work. It also helps if I eventually decide to move to another position in the Fossil brand. I also get to work in a company that I love.

Negative: If I was working as a textile designer for Fossil, I would have received my Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising. The job calls for a degree in art and/or design. My degree would help me in areas such as business and organization, and also give me a little background in design. However, I am limited in design experience.

Auxiliary Level Career Choices

The Auxiliary level of the Fashion industry deals with promotion, forecasting, advertising, and buying. Career Choices include magazine editor, senior/assistant buyer and forecaster. Below are my top career choices, with number one being the most sought after.

1. Advertising Manager (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?categories=fashioncareerscategorypr&location=&jobId=22366085&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=)

2. Stylist (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?categories=fashioncareerscategorypr&location=&jobId=22375093&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=)

3. Magazine Editor (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?categories=fashioncareerscategorypr&location=&jobId=32326778&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=20)

4. Forecasting Analyst (http://www.marykay.com/mkjobs/JobDescription.aspx?reqNumber=290547&isDomestic=true)

5. RTW Buyer (http://www.fashionjobstoday.com/jobs/in/FJTjob6737.html?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed)

6. Catalog Circulation Manager (http://www.fashionjobstoday.com/jobs/in/FJTjob6701.html?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed)

7. Fine Jewelry Buyer (http://www.fashionjobstoday.com/jobs/in/FJTjob6103.html?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed)

8. Fashion Stylist (https://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/128707/job?&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed)

9. Sittings Editor (https://hearst-magazines.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=212233&company_id=16061&version=1&jobBoardId=1112)

10. Market Editor (https://hearst-magazines.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=211987&company_id=16061&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=981491&level=levelid1&levelid1=80619&parent=Editorial%20Fashion%2FBeauty%2FAccessories%2FSittings&startflag=2)

Tertiary Level Career Choices

The Tertiary level of the Fashion industry deals with buying merchandise, marketing and selling it in specialty stores, boutiques, and department stores, and making a profit. Career choices include Store Manager, Buyer, Visual Merchandiser, and Store owner/Franchisee. Below is my list of top career choices, with number one being the most sought after.

1. Men's Accesories Marketing Editor (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?categories=fashioncareerscategorysales&location=&jobId=20718747&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=)

2. Marketing Director (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?categories=fashioncareerscategorysales&location=&jobId=31836804&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=)

3. Visual Merchandising VP (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?categories=fashioncareerscategorymerch&location=&jobId=25520538&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=)

4. Store Manager (http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCV0J&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J8H86T6FXD8B89NVBZ5)

5. Store Manager (http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCV0H&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J3I0GC5XJNZRBJ4H79C)

6. Merchandise Manager for Outlets (http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/page.jsp?id=41000012)

7. Visual Presentation Manager (http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/page.jsp?id=41000012)

8. Creative Presentation Coordinator (http://polo.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=1922779)

9. Department Manager (http://polo.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=2043012)

10. District Manager (http://hodes.jobhost.org/viewjob.php?id=1015011)

Primary Level Career Choices

The Primary Level of the fashion industry deals with the development of materials to be made into patterns and fabrics. Careers are in fields like product development, textiles, pattern making, fibers, and fabric. Below are my top career choices, with number one being the most sought after.

1. Textile Designer (http://www.ihirecommercialart.com/PremiumJobResponse.asp?PJobID=243853&Campaign=CareerJet)

2. Textile Designer (http://www.retailgigs.com/job.asp?id=25875521&aff=6F3F2FA0-9086-47B2-BF92-5E236FA388D5)

3. Product Manager (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail/jobId/32161394/viewType/browse)

4. Production Coordinator (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?searchType=browse&categories=fashioncareerscategoryproddev&location=&jobId=32129806&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=)

5. Production Manager for Hats (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?searchType=browse&categories=fashioncareerscategoryproddev&location=&jobId=31572160&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=40)

6. Sourcing Manager (http://jobs.wwd.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?searchType=browse&categories=fashioncareerscategoryproddev&location=&jobId=31440870&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=60)

7. Product Manager for Chico's (http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/page.jsp?id=41000011)

8. Sourcing Manager for Sweaters (http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/page.jsp?id=41000011)

9. Fabric Office Assistant (http://employment.americanapparel.net/employment/index.asp?cmd=opp_details&opportunity_id=1379)

10. SKU Coordinator (http://employment.americanapparel.net/employment/index.asp?cmd=opp_details&opportunity_id=1373)