Course: Careers in Fashion: Trend Forecasting and Textile Design

A fashion director for a textile company is responsible for determining the trends, colors, themes, and textures for piece goods or fabrics that the firm will feature for a specific …

In this course, you will be introduced to the world of trend forecasters, from those in color and textile forecasting to those in theme, style, and detail forecasting. In general, …

Career paths in the area of pattern production include patternmaker, pattern grader, and marker maker. Marker makers and pattern graders share common characteristics: a superior level of accuracy, an understanding …

The piece goods buyer works for a company that uses textiles in the production of its final products. This can be an apparel company, a home furnishings firm, an automotive …

The position of trend forecaster is one of the most influential career options in the fashion industry. Most fashion consumers and many prospective fashion industry executives wonder where the latest …

Several large companies employ textile personnel, from designers to resource room managers. Many of these firms are located in New York City and Los Angeles. Some have satellite offices in …