Career Opportunities
The dual track MCC Apparel Merchandising & Design program is designed to
prepare students for above entry-level positions in a retail operation or staff
design positions.
We encourage students to complete their Bachelor’s to allow more rapid
advancement in the following fashion related careers:
| Track 1 Merchandising
Retail Buyer
Store Manager
Assistant buyer
Operation/HR Manager
Promotions/PR Manager
Sales Representative
Personal Shopper
Trend Forecaster
Fashion Journalist
Advertising
Distribution Manager |
Track 2 Fashion Design
Fashion Designer
Product Developer
Textile Designer
CAD Designer
Visual Merchandiser
Production Manager
Stylist
Pattern Maker
Fabric Specialist
Tailor
Alterations |
And the list goes on . . .
A successful Merchant or Designer needs:
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Enjoy working with a wide variety of people
- Tenacity and drive to overcome obstacles
- Willingness to assume responsibility
- Meeting challenges with creativity and problem solving
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit and the courage to be innovative
- Have flexibility and enthusiasm
- Have a “can-do” attitude!
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