Could you be an . . . Apparel Manufacturing Manager?

Do you fantasize about creating the hottest new clothing line? Producing a line of athletic wear with your very own label? Do you have a good head for business, but also love fashion? Don't just dream it, be it! Apparel Manufacturing Management can take you where you want to go!

An Apparel Manufacturer coordinates the entire production of an item or a line of clothing and prepares it for delivery to retail stores. What's needed? The ability to oversee both the production process and the contractors to ensure delivery dates.

Here are some of the great careers you could have with a degree in Apparel Manufacturing Management from FIDM:

An Apparel Business Owner gets to take their clothing line or store concept from dream to reality! You'll oversee every part of the business, from design to sales.

A Production Manager manages the creation of the clothes from the original sketches to delivery at the stores. You must be detail-oriented and know every aspect of apparel manufacturing.

A Fabric/Trim Buyer locates and buys fabrics and trims from sources all over the world according to upcoming trends. You'll also provide trend information to the design team.

A National Sales Manager directs the sales and marketing strategy for a product line. You'll also provide direction, training, and motivation to the sales team.