Apparel Merchandising
Career Reference Collection
Careers for Fashion Plates & Other Trendsetters
IC/US Career Reference Call Number: TT507 .M3787
Descriptions of careers by general category (design, retail, fashion writing, photography, etc.) Includes tips on how to get hired, salary and success outlook, and suggestions for further information.
Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry
IC/US Career Reference Call Number: TT507 .V63
Overview of career path by type (textiles, production, retail, media, promotions, etc.). Gives description, alternative titles, salary statistics, and suggestions for the best geographic location for a particular position.
Career Opportunities in the Retail and Wholesale Industry
IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5429 .F434
Overview of career path by employer type (malls, department stores, boutiques, e-commerce, etc.). Provides description, alternative titles, salary statistics, and suggestions for the best geographic location for a particular position.
Online Resources
Apparel Merchandising Design & Textiles Career Information
Washington State University's College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences provides a synopsis of job opportunities in the field.
Career Options for Textiles & Apparel/Retail Merchandising Majors
From the University of Texas at Austin, this pdf provides a list of skills needed, professional organizations, career options, types of employers, and additional web resources.
Careers in Fashion
From Marist College, a brief description of careers in the major fields of fashion: merchandising and design.
Department of Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design
Contact information to learn about the Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design program at Indiana University Bloomington.
Fashion Career Center
Post your resume or search the job database.
Apparel Merchandising majors may also wish to view the Entrepreneurship web page.
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