Question

List three entry-level positions, three mid-level positions and three professional-level positions in the apparel industry. Briefly list the kind of training, skills and education that are needed for each level.

Entry Level________________________________________________________________________

(training, skills, education) __________________________________________________________


Mid Level_________________________________________________________________________

(training, skills, education) __________________________________________________________


Professional Level__________________________________________________________________

(training, skills, education) __________________________________________________________

Answer 1

Entry Level:

1. Apparel Merchandiser – Requires a high school diploma and knowledge of retail operations, fashion trends, and basic math skills.

2. Apparel Designer – Requires a degree in fashion design and knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software.

3. Apparel Quality Assurance Technician – Requires a high school diploma and knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures.

Mid Level:

1. Apparel Production Manager – Requires a degree in fashion design or a related field and knowledge of production management processes and procedures.

2. Apparel Buyer – Requires a degree in business or a related field and knowledge of retail operations, fashion trends, and basic math skills.

3. Apparel Technical Designer – Requires a degree in fashion design or a related field and knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Professional Level:

1. Apparel Retail Manager – Requires a degree in business or a related field and knowledge of retail operations, fashion trends, and basic math skills.

2. Apparel Sourcing Manager – Requires a degree in business or a related field and knowledge of global sourcing, fashion trends, and supply chain management.

3. Apparel Design Director – Requires a degree in fashion design or a related field and knowledge of design trends, computer-aided design (CAD) software, and production management processes and procedures.