The WorkplaceMichelle Darby

Janeth GuadianaLindsey Hamilton

Eunice HurhAnita ManjiBrenda Ruiz

A workplace is the location or premises where an employee carrying out any functions in relation

to his or her employment

Work Culture

Job Opportunities for Apparel/ Fashion Merchandising Students

Buyer Assistant Buyer Trend Forecasting/ Analyst Showroom Assistant Visual Merchandiser Allocation Analyst Product Developer/Brand Manager Preproduction Coordinator Spec Technician Sourcing Assistant Sourcing Coordinator Fabric/Trim Buyer Licensing Coordinator

Furniture Manufacturer Visual Merchandising Textiles  Home Furnishings

Wholesale/Showroom Home economics teacher Interior designer Farm and Home Management

Advisors Funeral Home Directors First lime supervisors Appraisers, Real Estate Residential Advisors

Job Opportunities for Home Furnishings Merchandising Students

Job opportunities for Apparel/ Fashion

Merchandising Students

Brand ManagementThis exciting and challenging path exposes students to the marketing of a product from concept, development, and strategic planning to manufacturing, promotion, and distribution from an entry level position as Administrative Assistant or Marketing Assistant & Manager to high profile positions as Director, Vice President, Senior Vice President, etc. Sales ManagementMarketers build brand and sales teams to become successful. Join the sales organization and work with its retail partners to introduce new products, write orders, and manage inventory, coordinate promotional efforts, and generate sales. Positions are available from entry level to Account Coordinator, Account Executive & Regional Director, to Senior Management. Product DevelopmentProduct innovation and technology are key components to successful marketing. Be a part of the team who works with Research & Development and suppliers to develop new products. Identify market needs, evaluate competition, conduct market research, and bring new products to market. Positions are available from entry level to Coordinator, Manager, Director, Vice President, Senior Vice President of Product Development. Retail ManagementEnjoy the many careers within the variety of Retail environments such as specialty and department stores, boutiques, salons, and spas. From Buying and Merchandising to Counter Manager and Special Events, the skilled individual will hire and manage employees, track sales, develop and coordinate promotions, and develop strong relationships with Manufacturers. Communications & PromotionsBecome partners with marketers to reach their target markets through careers in Advertising, Public Relations, Sales Promotions, and Direct Marketing. Opportunities are available within beauty companies or outside agencies who specialize in the different areas. Positions include entry level to Account Manager, Creative Services, and Strategic & Media Planner

Product Developer/Brand ManagerControl an image. Be responsible for managing the development of all new styles within the total line for a specific brand within the context of the company's financial plans and business strategy. Develop unique and creative ways to brand the company's product. MerchandiserTake trend spotting to the next level. Turn trends into profitable products that meet the needs of the target customer. Responsible for Product Development from conceptual design, budgeting and production, to the final marketing of the product. Trend AnalystGet ahead of the fashion curve. Spot trends before they happen and analyze their influence on future markets. Provide outlook on color, style, and fabric to the Merchandising Team, who will incorporate the upcoming trends into new product lines. Preproduction CoordinatorDevelop detailed specifications and costs for individual styles within a brand's seasonal line. Perfect the style details, fit, and patterns for garments before starting production. Communicate with global suppliers and manufacturers on a daily basis. Spec TechnicianMeasure garments and record all measurements to ensure precise development of patterns. Communicate all details with global suppliers and checks for accuracy on a daily basis. Sourcing AssistantBe a creative source. Conduct research to determine the best source of materials to create and manufacture a finished garment/product and where it will be produced at home and internationally. Fabric/Trim Buyer Add a special touch. Locate and buy fabrics and trims that a Designer needs for an upcoming line. Cultivate relationships with vendors and attend trade shows. Licensing Coordinator Acts as the primary contact person between the licenser (owner of a brand/name) and the licensee (company that pays the rights to use the brand/name). A fast-paced, lucrative career in the growing field of licensing. Licensing Coordinator Maintain the flow of information between the development team and the production sources. Oversees product details, fit and patterns. Communicates with global suppliers and manufacturers on a daily basis. Sourcing Coordinator Conducts research and determines the best source of materials to create and manufacture a finished garment or product and where it will be produced. Become an expert in foreign customs and cultures.

Careers for Apparel/ Fashion Merchandising Students

Pant or skirt suit Tie for men Shirts neatly tucked in Flats or low heels Conservative clothing Pressed pants and shirts Knee length dresses and

skirts

Professional Dress

Be Reliable -Being punctual, meeting deadlines Being willing to work

-Go above and beyond, take initiative Be Respectful

-Show respect to the company, boss and coworkers Keep job and personal life separate

-Two drink minimum to prevent oversharing/limit the amount of outside time to prevent gossiping

Professional behavior in the workplace

Being courteous and having good manners

Being punctual Keeping confidential details

confidential Honesty Be reliable and dependable Appropriate dress and hygiene Have respect for others Avoid conflicts of interest Keep job and personal life

separate

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Extremely high heels Very long nails Low cut tops Very tight clothing Too many accessories Too much make up Revealing clothing Wrinkled clothing Sandals or flip flops Too much perfume

Unprofessional Dress

Being lazy-Showing up for work hung-over

Being insubordinate-Not taking your job seriously

Do not use mix business with pleasure-Sexual harassment

Do not use company funds and resources for personal benefit-Company cards used for extravagant lunches

Unprofessional Behavior in the Workplace

Profanity/ foul language “Hooking Up” with Co-Workers Extended lunches; showing up late

or leaving early Accepting expensive gifts Do not use company funds and

resources for personal benefit Constant personal phone calls Bad Hygiene Constantly calling in or no show Venting about work online What other unprofessional

behavior have you witnessed at work?

Unprofessional Behavior in the Workplace

I work at a bank and one of my previous managers would accept nice gifts from a customer who would bring them in constantly. Due to his nice gestures, she took in a large check and deposited it with no hold. It turned out to be a bad check and the money was never recovered. She cost the company a lot of money and also lost her job.

Personal Experience

Diversity in U.S. companies is legally enforceable under equal opportunity laws administered by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Refers to the differences that people bring to their jobs on the basis of gender, age, race, ethnicity or professional background.

Enforcing employee diversity is not merely legal, but beneficial to the company.

Diversity in the Workplace

At my internship, I was constantly bullied by assistant manager, he called names like “Caprisa” or “Shenita”. At my

workplace, this made me feel uncomfortable and it also caused the other stylist not to respect me. Eventually me

bringing it to his attention in front of others made him stop but, now it happens to the stylist more frequent. The assistant

manger is over HR, and says things to the stylist like, “ Go help your people”.

-What is the difference between harassment and being bullied? How would you solve this problem without compromising your

intern?

Personal Experience

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RESOURCES

Examples of Employers Recruiting UNT Fashion Merchandising

Majors:

Albertsons Art Squad Auntie's Beads BTWW Retail, L.P. Carmax CIP Marketing

Corporation Dal-Tile Corporation Dillard's Far Fetched Fast Forward IMC, Inc. Ivy Jane Zale Corporation

Examples of Employers Recruiting UNT Home Furnishings Merchandising Majors:

CANTONI City of Lewisville Dal-Tile Corporation Glen Hollow Day School Homeyer Engineering Interiors by Decorating Den Landmark Development Group Lawrence Media Group Mean Green Design Nationwide Insurance Project Vote Smart RDG, Inc. Robb & Stucky Interiors SCA Walls, Inc. Waddill Group, Inc. Weir & Associates Wisteria

JCPenney, Inc Michaels Stores Inc. Neiman Marcus Direct Old Navy Pacific Northern, Inc. PAJ, Inc. Perennial's Prince & Princess International Sally Beauty Co. Steve & Barry's University Sportswear The Apparel Group The Oprah Magazine Thorn Network, Inc. Wisteria

References

• http://careercenter.unt.edu/pdf/students/majors/smhm/merchandising.pdf• http://cset.sp.utoledo.edu/engt2000/Lesson7.pdf• http://fashionablymarketing.me/2009/05/brands-merchandising-strategy/• http://fidm.edu/en/Majors/Merchandise+Product+Development/Careers/• http://juniorfashion.org/794/fashion-merchandising-key-element-industry.html/

fashion-merchandising-do-promotion• http://www.chhs.niu.edu/tam/major/careers.shtml• http://www.classycareergirl.com/• http://www.ehow.com/about_5249947_meaning-diversity-workplace_.html• http://www.smhm.unt.edu/careers/merchandising_positions.html