Jobs in the fashion industry

I have been researching into jobs within the fashion industry and what is expected of the person in the job etc.

Ive been looking into the jobs that i personally am interested in doing when i leave uni i first looked into costume designer for film, television and theatre,


Costume designer: Job description and activities

A costume designer is responsible for the design, creation and purchase of costumes and accessories worn in television, film and theatre productions.
Typical work activities include:

liaising with the director and lighting and scenic/set designers about creative concepts,

establishing the look and feel of the production and its characters, deciding what each character wishes to convey through his/her clothing (time period, setting, status/social class, age, geographic region, etc.);

using the Internet and libraries to conduct in-depth research into the setting/period of the production to ensure costumes are authentic to the specific time;

utilising a good knowledge of costume/theatre/art/political/social history;

reading scripts;

sketching designs by hand and sometimes using computer programs such as Photo shop or computer-aided design (CAD);

working closely with the costume supervisor.

When working on a mid or large-scale production, the costume supervisor, wardrobe manager and other members of the team will be responsible for the actual physical realisation (buying or making) of costumes. However, when working on a small-scale, fringe or low-budget production, the costume designer may also be responsible for the following work activities:
managing the costume budget;
taking actors' measurements for garments and accessories, such as wigs, shoes and hats;
shopping at fabric, craft, charity and clothes shops;
drafting and cutting out patterns;
studying textiles, dyeing fabric, painting and sewing;
distressing costumes, using a range of materials;
arranging costume fittings, dressing actors, helping with difficult costumes, making alterations as necessary;
cleaning and repairing costumes.

A costume designer is something i am really interested in pursuing, for my work experience i have emailed a majority of theaters but no one has got back to me and this tells me this is a very hard business to get into especially if you don't really have any experience within a theatre department.

Wedding Dress Designer

I would also love to be a wedding dress designer/maker but then this is also a very competitive business and you need to build yourself a reputation to be known to people etc. this is something i am very passionate about i did my school work experience in a wedding dress shop and i loved it. this is a career path i am definitely considering.

After working in the 3rd years fashion show last year i really considered about been in event management for fashion shows. i thoroughly enjoyed working behind with the stress and adrenaline back stage.
i have looked into what it takes to be part of event management,

Event Management
Job description
Event organisers are responsible for the production of events from conception through to completion. Events can include:

■exhibitions and fairs;
■festivals;
■conferences;
■promotions and product launches;
■fundraising and social events.
They work in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors and can work for event management companies, in-house for an organisation or freelance.

The role of event organiser is hands-on and often involves working as part of a team. Event organisers must be able to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. They must work well under pressure, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of an event.

Typical work activities
The role of event organiser varies depending on the organisation and type of event involved. Typical activities include:

■researching markets to identify opportunities for events;
■liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements;
■producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. time lines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);
■agreeing to and managing a budget;
■securing and booking a suitable venue or location;
■ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to;
■coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire;
■organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media;
■identifying and securing speakers or special guests;
■planning room layouts and the entertainment programme, scheduling workshops and demonstrations;
■coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings;
■selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners;
■preparing delegate packs and papers;
■liaising with marketing and PR colleagues to promote the event;
■liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, catalogues and sales brochures;
■coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly;
■overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently;
■post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).

I'm not entirely sure what i want to do when i leave uni. i don't really know what my strengths are yet so i don't know what ill be good at.
these jobs are what i am considering and have a Passion for so hopefully if i push myself i will end somewhere within one of these jobs.