This is what fashion roles really pay in the UK
This is what fashion roles really pay in the UK
Words Bethany Boyo
Ever wanted to know what your dream job in fashion pays — or should be paying you? We have you covered.
10. Stylist
A stylist enhances the appearance of a client for different purposes like entertainment or personal satisfaction. Generally, a specific descriptive job title is given to a stylist depending on the industry. For example, if you worked in theatre you might be a costume stylist. Other types of stylists include makeup artists, hair stylists, fashion stylists, movie stylists, television stylists, and celebrity stylists.
Average salary: £21,224 annually
9. Fashion Designer
Fashion designers create new and unique clothes and accessories. You typically specialize in a particular style of merchandise and may design items for mass production or exclusive items for shows, catalogs, boutiques and luxury shops. You assist throughout the product's conception, from imagining and drafting design ideas to constructing prototypes and collecting materials. You often present your work to stakeholders responsible for the manufacturing, production and distribution process.
Average salary: £27,071 annually
8. Public Relations Manager
Public relations managers manage a company's public relations and communications departments, ensuring its credibility and overall standing. You supervise and perform public relations tactics, which regularly includes forming relationships with media outlets to promote the brand. Promotional campaigns and events may involve fashion shows, press releases, lookbooks and showroom presentations. Fashion PR managers also oversee the marketing and PR plans, media target lists and press kits their team produces.
Average salary: 30,247 annually
7. Buyer
Buyers view the newest fashion trends and work with shops to choose the products sold in their locations. You're likely to go to frequent trade and fashion events and engage with designers to find and select products. To decide which merchandise to buy, you examine its cost and value and customers' habits. You may also be accountable for working with suppliers to arrange agreements and coordinate shipments.
Average salary: 31,527 annually
6. Merchandising Manager
Merchandising managers are the decision-makers regarding inventory, pricing and display of products at retail shops. Daily responsibilities can include maintaining a store's physical appearance, adjusting sales promotions and monitoring inventory. You may also carry out market research and examine customer data. For example, you may use this data to assist in deciding which wholesalers to buy goods from or determine which products are most cost-effective in-store.
Average salary: £36,546 annually
5. Editor-in-chief
An editor-in-chief supervises digital or print publications and is the final decision-maker on what to publish. You make these decisions to establish a magazine's tone. You also plan issues' layout, design and contents to support the company's branding. You lead the writers and editors, contribute to hiring decisions and oversee the publication's resources. An editor-in-chief works as an ambassador for the publication and promotes it by going to industry events and fashion shows.
Average salary: £33,897 annually
4. Art Director
In the fashion world, art directors oversee the creation of visual materials for advertising campaigns, magazines and other media outlets. You shape the vision for the images and manage creative staff, such as photographers and graphic designers and others to ensure they accurately fulfil the concept. Fashion art directors generally work at fashion magazines and are responsible for approving covers and page layouts and managing budgets and deadlines.
Average salary: £45,006 annually
3. Sourcing Manager
Sourcing managers frequently operate within manufacturing and are responsible for ensuring the process stays on schedule and is cost-effective. For example, you could be accountable for sourcing various items for manufacturing apparel and accessories, including raw materials, fabrics and zippers. Sourcing managers also decide which suppliers to work with and often manage agreements and legal contracts with these sources. The position also requires examining the manufacturing process to determine whether or not to keep using a supplier based on the condition or price of their goods.
Average salary: £50,089 annually
2. Product Manager
A product manager supervises the product development, design and sales teams throughout the manufacturing process, from idea to launch. You also ensure that the product adheres to the company's overall vision and objectives. You usually manage a particular product or product line and adjust the product specifications based on customer demands. Fashion product managers observe commercial trends to conclude which tactics can earn the company's product or service a more marketable and successful outcome. They also supervise installing and executing the product's quality assurance protocols.
Average salary: £51,736
Design Director
Design directors oversee a group of designers to develop product lines for a retailer or brand. You give creative guidance and direction to your team throughout each fashion season, ensuring that the products reflect the current trends and market demands. You also supervise all design process areas, from market research to design illustrations and product fittings. You maintain unity along product lines, ensuring that a brand has a consistent look between its kids and adult clothing lines.
Average salary: £65,381