Careers in the Fashion Industry
An Interactive Glossary Guide to the World of Fashion
Creative thinkers are in demand in every industry.
Careers in the Fashion Industry is an interactive, glossary-style resource that defines and explains jobs in fashion and fashion-adjacent industries.
Created by fashion and media entrepreneur Tamiko White, this guide goes beyond the runway to explore careers in design, buying, merchandising, media, sports, technology, wellness, art, business, and entrepreneurship—showing how fashion skills translate across professional landscapes.
Jobs are listed, defined and described with real-world explanations including salaries, personality traits and QR codes helping readers understand what the job entails.
What Makes This Guide Different:
- 150+ clearly defined fashion & fashion-adjacent careers
- Traditional roles (design, buying, merchandising) and nontraditional pathways (sports, tech, wellness, art, business)
- QR codes linked to video content for an interactive, immersive learning experience
- Written in plain, engaging language—no industry gatekeeping
How It’s Used:
- Supplemental curriculum in high schools, colleges, and summer programs
- Career exploration tool for creative professionals and career changers
- Companion resource to the Careers in the Fashion Industry workbook—or a powerful standalone guide
Who It’s For:
- Students exploring creative and business careers
- Educators and program leaders
- Creatives curious about how their skills transfer across industries
- Professionals considering a career pivot into fashion or fashion-adjacent fields
Why #NOW:
Understanding how fashion connects to other industries expands possibilities. This guide helps readers see where they fit—and how their creativity, skills, and interests can translate into real careers.
✨ Not just a guide to fashion jobs—but a roadmap to the 21st century workplace
