How to Find a Fashion Job (And How to Apply to Fashion Jobs)

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This video is in 2 sections: how to find jobs and how to apply for jobs. The first section goes over who to talk to and where to look for fashion jobs and the second section goes over job application materials (resume, cover letter, portfolio, and more) and how to best tailor them for the jobhunt.
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[@daviddan1434]

Also you can look up concept art jobs, some studios make a lot of fashion designs or wardrobe designs for videogames. My gf had a bachelor in fashion design but now works as a concept artist. Basically, it's a dream come true for her. But there is a catch, you have to be good at presenting your designs.

[@Josieb4008]

Girl, this advice can be applied to seeking to work for any company....PERIODT!

[@stefffen]

A serve purr

[@hexmaniacciaran]

having just had a job interview today (not fashion) and using the key words is applicable for the whole process, drop those points in an interview - your interviewer will be taking notes or they'll have a colleague who will roughly be your peer and they will want to see that you hit those marks

[@ann3onymous900]

I really loved this so much. As a teenager, I think a lot about what I want to take up, as long as it’s in fashion ♥️

[@meenaal33nirmale52]

Aa

[@yayamysterywriter3729]

Wheelchair croquet is very interesting. You are a Master . You are solving a very worthwhile problem with clothes for people in wheelchairs. Well done!!!❤

[@higherground711]

Would be interesting to see a fashion show focusing on those with disabilities. I think it'd make for a unique opportunity.

[@peggyriordan9857]

I am not in the fashion business, but do like sewing and designing for myself so I really enjoy your channel. I learn something new each time. I wanted to say congratulations on having designs for people in wheelchairs. They are left out of so much in our society. I get very excited each time I find someone who has remembered that not all people can just get up and walk anywhere and do anything. Clothing needs to be designed a little differently for them as comfort while sitting is so important to them. A pencil skirt needs a little more width in the hip/thigh area to be comfortable for all day sitting. Blouses need additional length in the back as well. No one wants to be showing their backside in a meeting because they had to lean forward to pick up a paper. The blouse needs to be shorter in the front because to much fabric in front gets all rumpled up under the skirt/pants and over them as well. It just looks messy. Thank you so much for thinking of these valuable people in our society.

[@NguyenVinhHang]

Thank you Zoe, great real world advices! My maternal grandmother’s last name is Hong 😊 My first passion is fashion design since 9th grade but my mom said my art is shit so I changed my major. She made me fit in a pharmacy path to the University of Austin but I was already accepted two other Fashion programs. Now I have a Nutrition degree an MBA so I think the future is wide open to design because why not? Change my narrative and tap into my creativity 🧚🏿‍♂️🤷🏻‍♀️🙂

[@missgoodpussluva]

i’d love to watch a video about how to get a fashion apprenticeship, i’m currently looking but it’s difficult to navigate the industry as a young person and to find places willing to hire apprentices. love your content zoe!

[@miss.red.]

I graduated in the middle of the pandemic from Fashion Design School. It's been hard trying to find work especially when we weren't able to do a graduate collection to "introduce" ourselves to the world that we typically would have gotten to do due to the school closures that have been ongoing. I had a contracted teaching sewing job afterwardsnthat I got through keeping in touch with people from school and now moved to a new city since that contract ended so I can pursue a Design Assistant position or similar. I've ish done a portfolio for my resume and have been sending it out, but this video made me much more confident in my pursuit. I also learned that I have to tweak a few things to stand out a bit better and create a little bit more!

[@nauxsi]

I feel for all the fashion grads last year. Unlucky time to be graduating. Best of luck.

[@brain_abcd6486]

update?

[@miss.red.]

@@brain_abcd6486 Life life'd and I'm not in fashion anymore at the moment.

[@truemperahzentertainment6133]

Wow that's very deep listening to the entire video first because I have plans. Thanks a lot!

[@ahmedkeshta94]

Thank you for this Video Zoe! I am literally writing this with tears in my eyes!! I just graduated fashion school this year and I feel so frustrated while applying! 😭💖

[@veronicaphiri7432]

FANTASTIC Advice! Just graduated in fashion retail and could not be more grateful for this very actionable advice.

[@dumbphonemom]

I want to open an independent small atelier for handmade clothes, where I basically do all or most of the work, but after learning from Zoe, I’m now open to the idea of preparing myself enough that I can get a decent job in fashion if I ever needed to.

[@nataliechim5227]

This video is a must see if you are searching for fashion related work and has helpful tips for any job hunter

[@hanyelle]

you’re the best mentor ever!!! thank you zoe

[@mbalintintili4657]

I'm about to graduate in December, I don't think you understand how much I needed this video

[@user-rc8mo5on9j]

I love watching you work on projects while explaining things. Watching you sketch and finding the right colors and stuff is always fun.

[@bx4986]

I can’t emphasise how this is just soooo useful!!! Thank you so much!!

[@Relesy]

It’s been 3 years since I got my AAS in fashion design. I’ve tried to move all over but I haven’t been able to get a job or an apartment. I’ve been rejected for hundreds of jobs. I tried selling clothes on Etsy. I tried selling at festivals, stores, etc. I tried telling people I do custom, I just don’t know what to do anymore. I’m ready to go back to school for something in STEM because my parents have to support me because I’m just so unsuccessful after years of trying and trying to break into the industry. I’ve even applied for internships, I didn’t get any of them, but they’re all in expensive places and they already require you to live there. And you have to have a job to get an apartment and you have to get an apartment to get a job. So like I’m just lost. I got rejected for 3 bachelors programs in fashion last year. I can’t even get an interview and all the jobs seem to require years of experience and a bachelors degree. Even the ones that list associates, which isn’t many just reject me. No idea what to do :/

[@ashkash5406]

I'll take a look at your portfolio is you have a link.

[@ps-dn7rw]

9.49 it’s bitter truth but you can’t look for something which doesn’t exist in your country true the cool and dream job I was looking for honestly belongs to city like new York or Paris the main fashion hubs but I’ll keep on looking in my country cause I don’t want to give up 🤞🏻

[@higherground711]

I love watching you work on projects while explaining things. 😃👍 Watching you sketch and finding the right colors and stuff is always fun.

[@bpassion4fashion581]

Omg! I so needed this video. It the 101 lesson for how to get a job that I never had. Thank you! And I need that blue, thin led, amazing pencil. I used to buy them at staples and then I couldn’t find them anymore.

[@khatijaasra846]

you are best fashion teacher ever

[@mysteriousperson1641]

Thank you zoe hong Because of your help I am getting better at fashion designing

[@madelinegrudens]

Very good advice right off the bat... Be specific on your resume to the company and position!

[@arjenanick]

19:27 I love how you teach me something new EVERY SINGLE TIME ❤❤❤

[@demetriaaskew3233]

Hello! I just found your channel and I love it. I am actually in school majoring in communications and I want to market and do PR for fashion companies, but I also want to learn how to design and make clothes. This channel is a BLESSING.

[@puneetkumar7893]

I like wait for your vdos all the timeeee 😩😩 i will get my dose of zoe's vdos now

[@justanotherchicana]

This is off topic from this video but, I would really like to know how to go from a illustration or a flat to making the pattern. I’m really new to this and I’m really confused on how to turn my idea into an actual pattern I can sew without draping. I’d really love a video explaining this since I can’t find much information on this topic.

[@lorrainewitt2557]

So useful Zoe, your new website is so informative. And your prep for the adaptive clothing design video just pops with ideas. Thank you.

[@user-nm6qk9bt8g]

you should make a podcast your videos are very interesting and informative I feel like many of us would love to listen to your expertise of certain topics on our way to school or work.

[@alejandrafigueroa8922]

Thank you Zoe! Currently doing a week trial at a company to work as a production assistant

[@ylselrodrig]

You are such a gold mine! Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and advice.

[@jadealanna9519]

You are the most helpful and interesting KZbinr I’ve found. Thank you for all that you do

[@jam33033]

In engineering, we're given the advice to put one or two bulletpoints per work experience and add your linkedin address to your resume (or in your email signature) and put a more detailed description there if you want

[@jeminahrachelle]

This was extremely helpful thanks girlie ❤️✨

[@katd8864]

Super helpful, thank you. Can you make a video on how to apply for internship?

[@HannahYesmunt]

So excited to check out your website. You’re amazing!

[@holzlastname1976]

Thanks for all the idea, info, and details you always put in your videos

[@KehindeOdeyemi]

I really appreciate this video! As a teenager trying to gain the experience to get into this industry, your channel has been a reliable and amazing source. Thank you so much! Also, do you recommend anyone going into haute couture? If not, why?

[@franklindistelzweig3728]

Wow this was wayyyy more helpful than my college career counselor’s advice

[@yopgyang6817]

You are an amazing designer. So grest.

[@erendiragallardo2382]

Thank you sm for this vid I just graduated last month and I been trying to get a job 💓

[@ceciliastella1218]

Zoe, thanks for this video ♥️ could you do more videos about creating tech packs please? 🙏

[@teresa8449]

This is gold 🎉❤ thank you Zoe

[@aryamishra1177]

This is the video i needed the most thank you so much Zoe you are love ❣️❣️✍️

[@williamshepherd1531]

I have been born with a gift. I'll start designing. Let's say A evening gown. Before I start working on the back. Another one pops in my head. I'll start working on that 1. And another one pops in my head. Then They. start coming faster and faster. It's like pushing a car over a Hill. The hardest thing for me is Stopping. I have 2 keep 1 in my head at all times. Most people can't believe that I can do this. William s

[@farzanehtaleghani2097]

thanks Zoe! as always you are a big help!

[@portionmukbang4633]

Zoe saving us 🥺❤️

[@djm050]

Ugh fine I put together a real portfolio you've convinced me lol

[@meenaal33nirmale52]

Your content is so helpful... Thank you so much😊

[@nicolem6399]

Hi Zoe! Do you have any tips for a fashion aficionado, on how I can combine/style my clothes, match different patterns and different clothing textures, with different colors. And adding jewelry and belts and and hats to the mix. Please help me I have a lot of great pieces I have never worn because I don’t know how to wear them. I feel like I don’t have enough basic pieces to work with as a base for them and I would like to know where I can even find a good quality basic. I’ve scoured the internet for a book on this but there don’t seem to be any.

[@aneevaerban]

There's a lot on KZbin about basics for wardrobes. Look up capsule wardrobes !!

[@zoehongteaches]

I would hire a stylist. I recommend @nextlevelwardrobe on instagram.

[@HatiTek]

OMG I love you thanxxx

[@ghazal1god]

Thank you so much for your good advice. 👌👌👌👌👌👌❤

[@Neo-dq5zz]

These are some great points! I just got hired to a local commercial manufacturer, quite a low rank job mostly organizing and taking orders but I guess it's a starting point. Just go and be fearless!

[@estahxo]

You got this babe!!!❤️

[@KaysFantasy]

Does this platform include the UK too, Zoe? 😊☕️

[@ann3onymous900]

Could you make a video on how to make fashion portfolios if you haven’t made one-? I have seen the one where you reviewed the portfolios of a professional and a student, just curious if you had an in-detail walkthrough on the topic.

[@Luckychaudhary5677]

He l,am your biggest fan this video is very useful for me and others l like it keep it up mam

[@artstudent7830]

Thank you that was helpful ❤

[@user-qf7op4pg2v]

it is not that clearly for fashion developer/technologists role. I have samples but what could I do to show my benefits for employee? I'm not sure designers portfolio suits for this situation. my job is about working with something looking like designers portfolio😁

[@user-lz5cc2em8j]

Thanking for sharing, Ive been applying for Fashion Design entry level jobs or internships. I am exceptionally good at FD, I was offered two unconditional offers to study at London College of Fashion. I have two Fashion Houses that Im interested in, one of them the head designers shadowed the previous head designer when the 'head designer died he then self taught. I really would love to shadow the current head designer with the hopes of a job offer, how can I approach the two fashion houses?

[@fawaazahamed8582]

You are the best designer I have ever came across zoe I want to start a clothing brand and I know not a thing about fashion design but for starting a brand what would you subjects would you suggest I study or should I focus on fashion design/ fashion merchandise

[@nauxsi]

Marketing. Brand management.

[@akankshaagrawal2763]

Love your video Zoe. I am about to apply for a fashion buyer position at a beginner level, but confused about the things I should include in my portfolio. Please help!

[@joycezale5433]

When updating your portfolio, is it ok to add personal projects, or does it only have to be projects you did at work and college?

[@jujuandracoolkids2376]

Thank you for your advice! How can I find any work experience

[@rozs9919]

I am an accountant who likes to sew but I would like to work for a fashion company. How would this apply to someone like me? How do you know the fashion names for websites?

[@xxway2frostyxx151]

A lifesaver

[@krystlegreen4874]

If someone does not meet some requirements like a bachelor's degree do you think we should avoid applying for those jobs even if we have some past experience or skills that are also required? Also is it a disadvantage if someone only has a fashion design certificate from a community college?

[@cynthiaeze6]

Thank you so much

[@cocodelocofashion6424]

Hey Zoe did you get my message? It’s Courtney Estrada from Otis? I love your channel ur such and inspiration!

[@Jashan1724]

Would you help me getting a job in fashion and textiles without having any Canadian experience. I’m really passionate about everything related to fashion and textile industry. Please do help me if anyone can, really appreciate.

[@alexzhang3]

very helpful!

[@sarahbynum97]

Hey so I’ve been thinking I should go back to school, but I’ve been struggling with the fact that I’m going to have to start completely from scratch. I don’t know how to get in the right headspace to jump right back in.

[@shitalsoni8567]

How and where to find a job while studying fashion designing??

[@hebafashion]

Whats the name of the color pens your using ❤

[@miriamlisa]

Hey. I want to register a university from a country that is not noted there yet, but when I tried, the page didn’t save it. Could I send you directly the informations?

[@farinshore8900]

Don't forget to research the company before you apply, assure yourself that they treat their employees well and respectfully. Otherwise your dream job could turn out to be a nightmare.

[@diegojosue1030]

I've done a few pieces for a friend for a couple of shows. I haven't been to school or helped out with a project in a while. If I dedicate and discipline myself towards a subcategory within fashion, will a fashion school look at the past of not having created anything or will they look at the portfolio (resume, etc) without questioning the past?

[@philomenaf9008]

Does the website also include internships under the job category?? Thank you so much for your advice!!!

[@donke3677]

Mama hong ❤❤

[@itsmeDe326]

Is a portfolio needed for a product development position?

[@amith4390]

What would u prefer for students like me a portable heavy sewing machine or industrial?

[@zoehongteaches]

Pick the machine you're going to use the most.

[@digitalworld3616]

Nice

[@ayaluna2708]

Where can I find those figures which on the page?

[@zoehongteaches]

shop.zoehong.com

[@hawraamassri3969]

First,I want to ask how can i get fashion books from where please answer, I love you

[@Josieb4008]

She has done videos on fashion books for reading and books to get inspiration. You need to go to her archives. Wrrite down the titles and then search your local libraries. Search the libraries first before purchasing any books bc I found that the library had many of the books she suggested.

[@elenchanfashiondesigntailo8226]

👍👍nice

[@dianafailed8864]

Umm..... can I ask a silly question? If a fashion designer wants a job at Chanel, what type of posts and job can they get? I mean beside the creative director obviously. I'll be really grateful for the answer

[@eliajhdggees3696]

Hi I was wondering if being a creative director would be fun? And can I do sketching on my iPad like on pro create

[@farahyasmin3825]

these past few months, ive been really interested in fashion and rn my ultimate goal is to have my own clothing line! but I am a bit hesitant since I have to experience in the fashion industry at all. Im not even taking a fashion degree. What do you suggest I do?

[@nauxsi]

Great thing about the Internet is you can experiment.

[@isabellasalcedo7750]

I love you

[@missghada87]

Please add Arabic translation💕

[@shimaoraki4801]

Hey zoe i have a Q I live in a country which is so hard to find fashion related jobs so im thinking about immigration I didnt go to collage here bc they are so expensive and they dont teach you anything so i learned fashion desighn by myself Also im getting old im 25 Do u think is it possible for me to find job in other countries? 😔 (Also i dont have experience i just doing fashion desighn and sewing for myself)

[@WillFleurant]

Firssstttt.

[@yayamysterywriter3729]

What you are saying is not what your hands are doing in your video today. This can be confusing if you learn better by watching rather than listening.

[@arulselvam5258]

Tamil a soli thara mudiuma