Even just the idea of working in the fashion industry sounds glamorous. Thankfully, the industry has grown enormously and nowadays fashion isnโt just about models and designers anymore. It needs people with all kinds of skills. The typical fashion jobs that we all know about can be easily found using online search resources, however, due to the highly saturated fashion industry job market in the UK and the growing importance of fashion in smaller areas, it may turn out to be a better idea to look for a job in smaller cities with developing fashion scenes, like Derby for example. If, on the other hand, getting a job in the big city is your priority, look into the unusual careers explored below.
Fashion Design Consultant for TV and Movies
Nowadays, costumes and props hold even more power in television series and movies. Due to high-definition screens and an audience that can take their opinion to Twitter if a costume looks as if it is from the 1800s when it should actually be from 1700s, the detail-oriented work of fashion design consultants is crucial.
Professional Closet Organiser
Have you ever color coordinated your closet or rearranged your items so it just makes more sense when you go to pick out an outfit? Imagine doing this, but on a huge scale.
Print Approver
For the creative types with a keen sense of style, being a print approver is a great option. Print approverย develop print fabrics and ensure they flatter the silhouette of a piece or collection.
Christmas Display Production Specialist
Department stores are now considering Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year, which is why elaborate displays and a lot of planning goes into preparing for the holiday season. Production specialists are hired to focus on only one project: Christmas displays.
Fashion Florist
A lot of hard work goes into every last detail of photo-shoots and runway shows, right down to how many and which flowers are used. Whether you have a green thumb or not, if you know your flowers and love fashion, it could be your sweet spot to earning your way into the fashion industry as a fashion florist.
Though these jobs may seem a bit unusual, specializing in what you love outside of fashion can be just what it takes to land a job in the fashion industry.
dramrita says
These are different ways of earning as a fashion designer .Definitely useful.
Rachel Nicole says
Oooh these all sound like really interesting jobs, I’d love to be a Christmas display specialist or a wardrobe organiser! xo
fashion-mommy says
The idea of being a specialist in Christmas displays is just so brilliant, would love to do that.
Ance says
All of them sound like an interesting careers of the fashion Industry.So many different jobs and very creative!!
Kristina A says
Iโd love to do some professional closet organization, sounds like such a blast and in the process you can fish in someone elseโs wardrobe with your eyes. I can understand the Christmas display specialist need because Christmas is very lucrative for those in business. A good display can really make the difference in sales. This was a cool read, thanks for sharing.
Steph says
So many options, I remember playing with Girls World and planning my fashion designing life way back when. I could do with employing a closet organiser x
Agata @BarkTime says
Professional Closet Organiser sounds like a fun job! I think I would really enjoy it.
francesca says
When I was a little girl I’d spend hours drawing my own fashion designs its all I ever wanted to do… After become a famous pop star like britney obvs!!
Lisa Lambert (mumdadplus4) says
Some of these jobs sound amazing, my daughters would fit in well with colour coordination she organises her clothes like that
Ana De Jesus says
I think it would be amazing to be a fashion design consultant, especially if your doing a period drama set in the Tudor era-my fave!
Rose Mont says
I think working in the fashion industry would be fun. Each day would be different. I know it would be fast paced and I like that challenge.
Amber says
This is so interesting. I wouldn’t do well in the fashion industry. I just don’t get fashion enough. I’m all about comfy clothes.
Melissa Zia says
wow so many different jobs in fashion its perfect for anyone who wants to work in fashion and
are creative
L. C. @ A Life of Authenticity says
I didn’t give much thought to the multiple job opportunities there are for people in the fashion industry. I sometimes I wish I were that talented or more importantly could afford a personal shopper and designer to dress me for major events!
My Thrifty Mom says
Wow I never knew there are so many jobs in the fashion industry. I think if you are very creative and all it won’t be a probleb.
Stephanie Merry says
I never knew there were so many jobs in fashion! x
Rashida Thompson says
I can see how there’s so much versatility in the fashion industry. Seems like you can really pave your own way to a career.
Ola Broom says
Who knew fashion was so versatile? This story was a really eye opener for me.
Emma White says
some really interesting careers I guess I had never thought of but yes I guess they all work in different sectors, must be amazing to be so creative
Shivonstyle says
Love love love this post! As someone looking to get into the fashion industry this was such an interesting read. Looking forward to more posts from you!
Chanelle says
I am my own self a professional closet organizer! And just a very organized person in general
Hannah Latoya Bond says
These do sound really interesting. I do like the sound of the christmas display production specialist
Anosa says
It sounds fun doesn’t it
Joanna says
I never knew that there are so many different fashion job roles out there. An interesting read I don’t think I’d be any good working in fashion though.
Anosa says
I didn’t even prior to this collaboration
Rachel George says
As someone who can’t even organise her own closet well, I don’t think I would be much use but I love the job title! I had no idea there were so many roles in fashion.
HackingParenthood says
Fashion industry is really a place for everyone. I studied fashion in uni and just loved how many options of work there was. Nice article!
Anosa says
Glad to hear it, I didn’t know much about opportunities available in fashion industry outside the well known positions
Emma - Our Fairytale Adventure says
I think I would be such a good closet organiser! I have OCD, everything in my wardrobe is ridiculously organised.
Anosa says
Oooh this would solve perfect for you then
StressedMum says
I would love to organise closets, what a great job that would be, and the christmas display production specialist x
Anosa says
I think it would totally be fun if you’re an organiser kind of person for sure
Jo Wiggins says
I’ve never heard of a Professional Closet Organiser before but now I really want to be one x
Anosa says
Hahaha you and me both, but then again having watched the devil wears prada I can believe it exists
Laura says
I love that there’s so many different careers out there other than the standard ones that everyone thinks of. Definitely something for everyone who is interested in fashion xxx
Anosa says
Exactly, the majority of us never considered these other jobs before
Sarah Bailey says
I think it would be great fun to be a Christmas Display Production Specialist and being a Professional Closet Organizer would be fun as well. I could see myself enjoying most of these jobs actually!
Anosa says
Christmas display I think I can give my hand to that too
Rhian Westbury says
I’d love to choose clothing and items for TV shows and movies as I think that would be such a fun job x
Anosa says
I am clueless in that regard lol but sounds like one fun position
Gareth Torrance says
I think the most interesting sounding job title there is the Print Approver, personally ๐
Anosa says
Hahaha it does sound interesting doesn’t it
Jade Bremner says
I would have such fun organising closets wish it was simple to find such a job though x
Anosa says
I know the feeling, applying for it or even knowing about the position I think would be the hard part
Kira L Curtis says
I would love to be a closet organiser! Not really that great with other fashion related things but I can organise!
Anosa says
I think that’s a good one, if you’re an organiser kind of person then it would be perfect