Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

SFD029: Fashion Career Advice for Ambitious Designers


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Malie’s climbed her way up the corporate ladder in the fashion industry and now works for one of the largest fashion brands in the industry, PVH. It took her a while to realize it, but she unconsciously did some strategic things that helped her gain traction and keep moving forward in her career. When she started implementing those strategies on purpose, she noticed promotions, new opportunities and career advancement seemed to land in her lap.

Networking? I know many of us hate that dirty word, but it works. Malie walks us through the best way to network online, at events, and even with coworkers. It's these relationships that will help you move up in your job, or land a new one. 

Going above and beyond? It’s hard to think about doing more work when so many of us are already swamped with our day to day tasks. But if you want to get noticed, you’ve got to put in a little extra effort. Malie shares simple things you can do to create more opportunity for yourself like chances to work on new projects and make your boss (and team) love you.

The best part? Some of these things are surprisingly simple and take very little effort to implement, but the results are extraordinary.

Malie also now runs Pickglass.com, an online business that offers fashion career advice and helps designers grow in the fashion industry.

You Will Learn
  • The surprisingly simple things you can do to get ahead in your career
  • Why it pays to stay in touch with college friends and colleagues over the years
  • How to network in any situation
  • The one thing you can do to break into the fashion industry and land your first job
  • Why you shouldn’t always focus on moving up, and what to strategize on instead
  • The importance of customizing your resume for every job application
  • Why you can’t afford to get too comfortable in your job
Guest Info & Resources
  • Pickglass website
  • Fashion Portfolio Series
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