Special Programs

Fashion Show

Each spring, students in the design and merchandising programs plan and present a fashion show that is open to the public.  Students in the design major exhibit their original designs and merchandising majors organize and stage the production.

Opportunities

Why is apparel the field with 1,000 career titles?

Apparel career positions are available in all aspects of the industry, from development and manufacturing of specific fashion items to promotion, publicity and sales at both the wholesale and retail levels.  Some graduates of Dominican’s apparel program have successfully started their own businesses.

Careers in the apparel design field include:

•  textile designer
• colorist
• market analyst
• product developer
• quality control inspector
• sales representative
• stylist
• fashion designer
• sketcher
• sample maker
• pattern maker
• pattern grader

A merchandising major may find a rewarding career as a:

• sales manager
• market researcher
• division
• regional or national manager
• , merchandiser
• retail buyer
• personal shopper
• merchandise manager
• fashion coordinator
• visual display merchandiser
• retail personnel director
• boutique owner

This list should give you a glimpse into the many opportunities that a degree in the apparel field can provide. Join Dominican University’s apparel program and begin preparing for your special career path.