Tips for Entry
Start developing a portfolio of your work so that you are ready to begin looking for jobs once you graduate. Include only your best work.
Land an entry-level job at a fashion design firm to learn about the field and make industry contacts.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/fashion-designer-jobs
- https://www.businessoffashion.com/careers/jobs/design-garments-and-accessories
- https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Fashion+Designer&l=
Be willing to relocate. It may open more job opportunities. In May 2023, 65 percent of all salaried fashion designers in the U.S. worked in New York and California.
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