Consumer and Design Sciences

Department of Consumer and Design Sciences

Apparel

The Profession

Auburn’s apparel graduates build their careers in a variety of areas that include positions in firms based in the U.S. and abroad, as well as in large global enterprises and sole proprietor/ entrepreneurial businesses. A sampling of some of these career paths is listed below.

Retailing

Retail Buyer
Merchandise Allocator
Marketing Director
Sales Manager
Market Researcher
Fashion Forecaster
Visual Merchandiser
Merchandising Analyst
Merchandise Manager
Employee Relations Manager
Store Owner/Manager

Apparel Design

Apparel Designer
Patternmaker
Stylist
Costume Curator
Sample Maker
Fashion Illustrator
Pattern Drafter/Grader
Market Researcher
Entrepreneur

Production Management

Production Sourcing Manager
Apparel Product Manager
Quality Control Manager

Public Relations / Communication

Fashion Editor
Special Events Coordinator
PR Manager