Tuesday, 17 March 2009

PPD1- fashion buyer

More PPD1 stuff ….

Fashion buyer

1. How would you generally describe this job?
work generally ahead of season you are buying for , looking for next trends and styles.

2. What would it involve on a day to day basis?
searching for new trends and inspiration for these trends – communicating with designers and technicians also

3. What kind of salary would you receive?
£16,000- 90,000

4. What would the working hours be?
8.30 – 6.30 varies between different seasons

5. What is the next step up on the career ladder?
In charge of boutiques.

6. What are the good things about the job?
Travel
Chance to work with a variety of people
Competition and challenge


7. What are the bad things about the job?
Decisions are vital so you are subject to criticism
Unsociable working hours
Trends always changing so as soon as you’ve found inspiration you need to find more !

8. What kind of people would this person be working along side?
Designers and merchandisers communicating trends to people who re-create them

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