What is the title of the career/position? (Be specific! ie. there are MANY types of jobs within a museum. Don't just say "Work in a museum." There are curators, registrars, art handlers, conservators, marketing, and many more.)
Fashion consultant or image consultant is the title of this particular position in the world of fashion.
Describe the responsibilities of the job and required credentials to achieve the position.
A fashion consultant or image consultant is a professional stylist who helps clients improve or develop a personal or professional image with fashion and clothing styles. Fashion consultants are style experts who assist clients in choosing clothing and accessories for various occasions and events. The majority of fashion consultants work for high profile clients and celebrities whose appearances mean a lot for them, their fanbase, and their reputations.
What college majors provide the training for this career?
Some majors that provide necessary training for this field are fashion design, fashion merchandising, art and textile design. Others that can be useful include, but are not limited to, business and marketing.
What schools offer good programs in this area? Are there any recognized top programs?
In this area, schools that offer good programs are Virginia Commonwealth University, Marymont University, and Howard University. VCU especially has a wonderful arts department and is close by. A top program for this career would be offered at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York.
Average income from this career path.
The salaries of Fashion Consultants in the US range from $28,746 to $125,270, with a median salary of $35,894 . The middle 57% of Fashion Consultants makes between $35,894 and $63,670, with the top 86% making $125,270. (It varies a lot!!)
What about this career interests you?
It is something that I not only think would be fun and interesting, but would also be secure in that you could make personal connections with your clients and could learn a lot about what the public demands and wants through working with various clients.
Did anything you find out about the career surprise you or change your thoughts about it?
I did not realize how much money a top consultant could make and that surprised me because I would normally think that they do not make very much. I also realized how they must have a lot of connections and knowledge with high profile clients by the end of their careers which is very cool and interesting
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