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Fashion and art careers centre around designing, creating and selling products like clothing, apparel and art. Jobs in these fields require creativity and a keen eye for design. The commercial process involves initial design and concept creation, production, distribution, merchandising, marketing and sales.This career guide will focus on three roles in fashion and art: fashion designer, fashion buyer and art director.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Potential Roles in Fashion and Arts<\/h2>\n
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Fashion designers<\/strong> design clothing and other apparel, like bridalwear, footwear and swimwear. Fashion design jobs<\/a> are found in high-end luxury design houses, high street fashion retail chains or smaller, independent companies. Designers also have the option to set up their own business and clothing brands.<\/p>\n

Fashion buyers<\/strong> source clothing and accessories for retailers to sell. Fashion buyer jobs<\/a> involve planning product lines, finding suppliers and strategic purchasing, and may provide opportunities to travel around the world sourcing unusual or unique items.<\/p>\n

Art directors<\/strong> work with a creative team to develop and create a concept to present to customers or clients, perhaps through a website or in-store digital imagery. Art director jobs<\/a> exist in many different industries that rely on strong branding and visuals to sell products, including fashion, car and jewellery retail.<\/p>\n

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Salary and Career Progression<\/h2>\n
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The wide variety of roles in the fashion and arts industries means good potential for career progression. Although starting salaries in this field can be low, the pay can increase significantly with experience.<\/p>\n

Fashion designer<\/strong> salaries depend upon the size and prestige of the employer. Small independent brands and high street chains do not pay as much as global luxury brands. The average UK income for fashion designers is around \u00a327,000, but experienced, talented designers can command much more. Fashion design internships (paid or unpaid) are common. Entry-level positions are not particularly well-paid, but at the highest level, senior designers for luxury brands can earn upwards of \u00a372,000.<\/p>\n

Fashion buyer<\/strong> jobs can start at entry-level, moving to mid-weight, then senior positions. Salaries start at around \u00a320,000, rising to \u00a350,000 and more with experience and responsibility. Roles that involve managing a team or leading a buying strategy can attract higher salaries.<\/p>\n

Art director<\/strong> jobs typically expect previous experience working in a creative team. There is scope for progression, with art directors having the option to go for more senior roles, like Creative Director<\/a> or Chief Creative Officer. Art director salaries start at around \u00a320,000, rising to \u00a335,000 and above with experience. Pay will vary depending upon the employer’s size, with larger, more prestigious brands often able to pay more than their smaller counterparts.<\/p>\n

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Qualifications, Education and Experience<\/h2>\n
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Fashion designer<\/strong> jobs often ask for desirable skills over specific qualifications. Where educational qualifications are required, they may include:<\/p>\n