Fashion Career Pathways Guide

Think fashion careers are just about being a designer? There's actually so much more.

The industry is full of creative, strategic, and technical roles that keep everything moving, from the runway to stores. Maybe you'd love styling photoshoots, managing product development, predicting trends, marketing brands, designing costumes for movies, or buying for major retailers.

Each of these paths requires different skills, offers different day-to-day experiences, and opens different doors. The important part is figuring out where your interests and strengths actually fit.

This guide walks you through the major career pathways in fashion. For each role, you'll learn what the job actually involves, what skills and education you'd typically need, and what kind of experience can help you get there. We'll also share some lesser-known opportunities you might not have thought about yet.

Whether you're pretty sure about your direction or still figuring things out, this resource helps you see the full picture of what's possible in fashion and where you might fit in. Take the Fashion Career Pathways Quiz to get personalized recommendations based on your interests and strengths.

Download the Fashion Career Pathways Guide and discover the role that might be right for you.