Fashion week 2022: this season’s collection of job opportunities in the fashion industry
The world capitals are ready for fashion week, with runway shows and glamorous events poised to unveil the must-have pieces for next autumn-winter.
We have some seventy new collections to look forward to, including big-name designers and upcoming labels. At last, after two years of pandemic-related restrictions, they’re all returning to the catwalks.
Have you always dreamed of working in the glamorous world of fashion?
Whether you have some experience or are new to the fashion industry, read on to discover the most interesting openings that you can apply for right now, and break into the business.
From New York to London, Paris and Milan: all eyes are on the world’s hottest runways!
The fashion world moves fast, from impeccably managed diaries to the race to the top of the best-dressed lists… but if you’ve seen ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ at least once, you already know that.
“Don’t be silly darling, everybody wants to be us!” is the famous phrase uttered by Meryl Streep – iconic as Miranda Priestly, the world’s most fearsome editor-in-chief – to her personal assistant.
You too can join the “in crowd”!
There are countless different professions within the fashion world. By combining their skills and letting their creativity run loose, they create the final result that makes us all swoon: dresses, fashion shows, star-studded events.
Here are some of the “hottest” roles we’ve picked for you.
Fashion Stylist
Experts in image management, these people know how to make designers’ creations truly shine. Using creativity and a touch of folly, a fashion stylist works closely with photographers to create the perfect set to showcase a brand in an ad campaign.
Fashion photographer
Positioned at the foot of the catwalk or on the set for an ad campaign, a photographer captures the communicative power of an outfit through the camera’s lens. With expert knowledge of lights, movements and expressions, they know how to capture the perfect instant.
Visual Merchandiser
This person turns a simple shopping trip into a full-fledged sensory experience: they know how to position goods in just the right way, using colour and decor to stimulate customers’ attention with the goal of spurring them on to complete their purchases.
Fashion editor
You’ll need a passion for fashion and top-notch writing skills to be able to describe the latest trends and report on glamourous events.
A journalism course, a background in communication studies and bags of experience will help you land this job.
The fashion sector is notoriously competitive. But there are plenty of opportunities for taking your first steps if you aspire to a brilliant career in fashion journalism.
Fashion PR
Public relations are one of the cornerstones of any brand and this is particularly true in the fashion industry. From press releases to editorials and influencer engagement strategies: PR staff manage all the new launches involving products, publicity and events.
Key skills for this job are insight, organization and a knack for coming up with quirky ideas. Public relations departments curate a brand’s reputation, creating a solid relationship between the brand and consumers.
We’ ve handpicked some of the best openings in the fashion world. But there are plenty more to discover: visit our website, browse all the job opportunities in the sector, and apply in a click!
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