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Job Profiles
To help you make an informed career choice Prospects have compiled comprehensive profiles on jobs and occupations throughout most sectors of industry and commerce. Each profile includes the following information:
- Job Description and Typical Role Activities
- Salary and Conditions
- Entry Requirements
- Further Training or Professional Study Required
- Career Development Paths and Opportunities
- Typical Employers and Vacancy Sources
- Related Jobs
- Graduate Case Studies
- Useful Contacts and Further Resources
Career Options
Discover career options relevant to your degree subject on the Prospects website. Don't forget - a wide variety of career options are open to students with 'any degree' subject! Find out:
- What skills you have developed by studying your particular subject area
- What your job options are with your degree
- Which career areas do most graduates with your degree go into
- What further study options are open to you
- Useful contacts and further resources
Graduate Job Sites
APA Retail - Specialises in the career development of young people in roles such as Merchandising, Buying and Design.
The Appointment - The Careers magazine for retail, fashion and hospitality.
Careers in Design - Specialises in the placement of new and recent graduates, matching skills and portfolios to suitable companies.
Denza International - Specialises in design, manufacturing, retail and management positions. Lists design opportunities and has section for graduates.
Draper's Record and Menswear - Subscribe to get the latest vacancies.
Fashion & Retail Personnel - One of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. Provides temporary and permanent positions for professionals and graduates within design and retail, both nationally and worldwide.
Fashion Forum - Directory for the fashion, textiles and accessories industry. Has vacancy section and opportunity to put your graduate profile on line.
Fashion Web - Useful site for designers with sections for menswear, womenswear, knitting etc. Has listing of jobs in fashion and a Fashion Directory where people working in the field can register and make the industry aware of the goods or services they offer.
Four Seasons Recruitment - Market leading recruitment specialist to the Fashion & Retail industry, handling jobs at all levels from graduate entry onwards. Positions include Design, Retail Sales, Buying, Visual Merchandising, Technical, Production, Merchandising and Retail Management.
fx Magazine - Job section includes design and textile vacancies and information on recruitment consultancies.
Hargreaves James Associates - Recruits into the textiles and fashion industry, specialising in vacancies such as Buyers/Sourcers, Merchandisers, Fashion Designers, Garment Technologists etc.
People Marketing - Recruitment specialists in Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, Accessories & Fashion Retail, offering a wide range of vacancies in the UK and overseas including Design, Sales & Marketing, Garment Technologists, Fabric Technologists, Sourcing, Quality, Production, Buying & Merchandising.
Planet Personnel - Consultancy dedicated to the recruitment of high calibre candidates for the global apparel, footware and textile industries. Their clients span major global performance / active sports brands, retailers, and manufacturers.
Recruitment Agencies - Search online database for an accredited agency in the sector and location of your choice.
Retail Careers - Wide variety of positions within the retail sector. Has separate section for graduate appointments.
Retail Choice - Retail positions including Buying and Merchandising. Has graduate section.
Success Appointments - Graduate entry jobs in Buying, Merchandising and Design.
Talisman Retail & Personnel - Experts in recruiting for fashion and textiles, for retail, head office, in store, manufacturing and wholesaling positions.
Textile Jobs - Textile and apparel industry recruitment service.
University of the Arts, London - Large selection of graduate vacancies including opportunities in design, buying, marketing etc.
| Location | Company | Nature of Business |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borders | A. Haines (Textiles) Ltd | Woven Accessories | |
| Other Scotland | Abercairn | Knitwear | |
| Borders | Aero Leathers | High quality horsehide clothing | |
| Glasgow | Alexandra plc | Workwear Supplier | |
| Other Scotland | Alexandra Sophia | Bridalwear | |
| Other England and Wales | Alexon Group | Fashion Retail Brands | |
| Australia | Almond Tree | Fashion Designer | |
| Australia | Ampersander | Fashion Designers | |
| New Zealand | Ingrid Anderson | Textile Designer, household textiles | |
| Other England and Wales | Alison Appleton Textile Design | Designs for home furnishings etc | |
| Borders | Andown Ltd | Hand finished designer knitwear | |
| London | Angels Costumiers | Costumes for stage and television, fancy dress | |
| Borders | Annasach | Interior accessories, recycled materials | |
| New York | Anna Sui | Fashion Company | |
| Edinburgh | Anne Hunter Designs | Interior Design | |
| Borders | Arkay Clothing Manufacturers | Wide range of clothing and textile products | |
| Italy | Giorgio Armani | Fashion Company | |
| Australia | Artsu | Fashion Designers | |
| Other England and Wales | Artwork Design | Home furnishings | |
| London | Aspinal of London | Leather goods | |
| Borders | Ballantyne Cashmere | Knitwear | |
| Other England and Wales | Barbour | Outdoor Clothing | |
| Borders | Barker of Scotland | Knitwear design and production | |
| Borders | Barrie Knitwear | Knitwear production | |
| Edinburgh | Betty Davies | Design/Supply Businesswear | |
| Borders | B Munro Roberts | Couture Bridal & Occasionwear | |
| Edinburgh | Beca Lipscombe | Printed Womenswear | |
| Edinburgh | Belinda Robertson Cashmere | Cashmere Knitwear | |
| New York | Behnaz Sarafpour | Fashion Designer | |
| Other England and Wales | Daniela Benson | Designer | |
| Italy | Benetton | Fashion Company | |
| Other England and Wales | Berghaus | Outdoor Clothing | |
| New York | Betsey Johnson | Fashion Designer | |
| London | Betty Jackson | Designer Clothing | |
| London | BHS Ltd | Department stores | |
| London | Blooming Marvellous | Maternity and Babywear | |
| Other England and Wales | Blue | Textile Manufacturer | |
| Borders | Braemar | Knitwear | |
| Other England and Wales | Bravissimo | Lingerie | |
| Borders | Bridgehaugh Ltd | Package Dyeing | |
| New York | Brooklyn Surfer | Fashion Designer | |
| Other Scotland | Brora | Knitwear | |
| London | Burlington | Corporate Clothing | |
| Edinburgh | Butterflies | Bridalwear | |
| USA | Calvin Klein | Fashion Company | |
| Edinburgh | Capital Embroidery | Embroidered Garments | |
| Other England and Wales | Ann Carling | Couture Dress Design | |
| Edinburgh | Carojacs | Children and Ladies Clothing | |
| New York | Carolina Herrera | Fashion Designer | |
| Edinburgh | Caroline Castigliano | Bridalwear | |
| New Zealand | Caroline Church | Fashion Designer | |
| Borders | Carruthers Associates | Textile Design Consultancy | |
| Italy | Cavalli | Fashion Company | |
| France | Celine | Fashion Company | |
| France | Cerruti 1881 | Fashion Company | |
| France | Chanel | Fashion Company | |
| France | Christian Lacroix | Fashion Company | |
| New York | Christopher Deane | Fashion Designer | |
| USA | Chromatica Design | Designs and artwork for wallpapers, fabrics etc | |
| New York | Cigana | Womenswear | |
| Borders | Clan Douglas | Knitwear, Clothing and Accessories | |
| Other Scotland | Clare Nicolson | Interior Textiles and Accessories | |
| Borders | Clothing By Design | Handmade Children’s, Ladies and Menswear | |
| Other England and Wales | Coats Crafts | Needlecraft supplies | |
| New Zealand | Cocoon Clothing | Fashion Company | |
| Other England and Wales | Cohen and Wilks | Design, sourcing and supply of garments | |
| Edinburgh | Concrete Wardrobe | Clothing & Accessories | |
| London | Conde Nast | Fashion Publishing | |
| London | Conran | Interior Design and retail | |
| Australia | Coogi | Fashion Company | |
| Northern Ireland | Cooneen Textiles | Childrens’ Nightwear | |
| Other England and Wales | Courtelle | Fibre Manufacture | |
| Borders | David Cox Knitwear | Knitwear | |
| Other England and Wales | Craghoppers | Outdoor Clothing | |
| Edinburgh | Cruise | Fashion for Men and Women | |
| Other England and Wales | Daines and Hathaway | Leather goods | |
| Other Scotland | Dawson International Ltd | Knitwear / Cashmere | |
| Glasgow | DB Apparel / Playtex | Lingerie & Corsetry | |
| New York | DKNY | Fashion Designer | |
| Other England and Wales | DCC | Corporate Clothing | |
| London | Debenhams | Department Store | |
| Other England and Wales | Decathlon | Sports Clothing and Equipment | |
| New York | Derek Lam | Fashion Designer | |
| Italy | Dolce and Gabbana | Fashion Company | |
| Other Scotland | Donald Brothers | Furnishing Fabrics | |
| New York | Donna Karan | Fashion Designer | |
| New York | Doo Ri | Fashion Design | |
| Borders | Douglas of Scotland | Knitwear | |
| London | Duffer of St George | Clothing Designer | |
| London | Alfred Dunhill Group | Leather goods | |
| Glasgow | Eileen Anne Designs | Bridal Wear | |
| Edinburgh | Eleganza Sposa | Bridalwear | |
| France | Emmanuel Ungaro | Fashion Company | |
| Glasgow | Emreco International Ltd | Womenswear | |
| Borders | Eribe Knitwear | Knitwear | |
| Other England and Wales | Ethel Austin | Retailer | |
| Canada | FDJ | Fashion Company | |
| New Zealand | Fashionz | Directory of Fashion Designers | |
| New York | Fashion Designers – Directory of Runway Collections | List of all designers with runway collections | |
| USA | Fashion Internships | Huge range of Fashion Internships | |
| Italy | Fendi | Fashion Company | |
| Other England and Wales | Fenwick | Retailer | |
| Italy | Ferragamo | Fashion House | |
| Italy | Gianfranco Ferre | Fashion Company | |
| Other Scotland | Fife Country | Outdoor Wear | |
| Canada | Finnkarelia | Fashion Company | |
| Italy | Fiorucci | Fashion Company | |
| Borders | Flight | Hand woven designs, scarves, household items etc. | |
| London | Formula | Design Service | |
| Canada | Frank Lyman Design | Knitwear | |
| New York | Fresh Ink | Fashion Company | |
| Australia | Frock Fashion | Web Directory for Australian designers | |
| Borders | Gibson & Lumgair | Accessories and fashion items in natural fibres | |
| London | Gieves and Hawkes | Gentlemans’ Tailoring | |
| New York | Ginny Hilfiger | Fashion Company | |
| France | Givenchy | Fashion Company | |
| Borders | Glenevan of Tweeddale | Knitwear | |
| Borders | Glenmac | Knitwear | |
| Glasgow | Globalguru | Printed Textiles for Fashion & Interiors | |
| Other England and Wales | Gore | Fabric Manufacture | |
| Italy | Gucci | Fashion Company | |
| Glasgow | Kathryn Jane Hague | Bridalwear | |
| Other Scotland | Halley Stevensons | Dyers & Finishers | |
| London | Harvey Nichols | Stores | |
| Borders | The Hawick Cashmere Company Ltd | Knitwear | |
| London | H & M | Clothing design and retail | |
| France | Hermes | Fashion Company | |
| New Zealand | High Society | Fashion Company | |
| Borders | Hodgson of Scotland | Knitwear | |
| Borders | Holland & Sherry | Weaver and Cloth Merchant | |
| London | Margaret Howell | Designer and Retail | |
| france | Hugo Boss | Fashion Company | |
| Glasgow | Icon Corporatewear Ltd | Design and manufacture of corporate clothing | |
| Other Scotland | The Image Scotland Group | Personalised Garments | |
| Other Scotland | Incahoots, Claire Heminsley | Textile / illustration | |
| Glasgow | Internacionale | Retailer | |
| Edinburgh | Impractical Clothes | Fashion and Accessories design | |
| Other Scotland | IQ Textiles | Waterproof Fabrics and Coatings | |
| London | Jaeger | Retail | |
| Edinburgh | Jane Davidson | Fashion Retailer | |
| Borders | Jedburgh Kiltmakers Ltd | Kilt and pleated skirt maker | |
| Other Scotland | Jerzees Colours | Suppliers of undecorated apparel | |
| Other England and wales | Jigsaw | Design and retail | |
| Borders | John Laing of Hawick Ltd | Knitwear | |
| Borders | Johnstons | Knitwear | |
| Other Scotland | Johnstons of Elgin | Cloth, Accessories and Knitwear | |
| Borders | John Tulloch Ltd | Men’s, ladies’ and children’s styles and designs | |
| Other England and Wales | Jumper | Knitwear | |
| Borders | Kate Samphier | Knitted Accessories | |
| New York | Kate Spade | Fashion Designer | |
| Other Scotland | Keela | Manufacturer of outdoor clothing | |
| Other Scotland | Jane Keith Designs | Printed Textiles | |
| New York | Kenneth Cole | Fashion Designer | |
| Other England and Wales | Orla Kiely | Handbags | |
| Edinburgh | Kinloch Anderson | Kilts / Highlandwear | |
| France | Lacoste | Fashion Company | |
| London | Michiko Koshino | Designer | |
| New York | Lauren Felton | Fashion Designer | |
| New York | Leo Art Studio | Designers of woven and printed household fabrics | |
| New York | Liz Claiborne | Fashion Company | |
| New York | Liz Collins | Knitwear Designer | |
| New York | Lloyd Klein | Fashion Designer | |
| Borders | Lochcarron of Scotland | Design and manufacture of woven fabrics | |
| Other Scotland | Logo Fashion | Fashion retailer | |
| Borders | Lyle & Scott | Knitwear | |
| Borders | Lynn Renney | Knitwear | |
| Italy | Made In Italy | Link to Fashion and Textiles websites | |
| New York | Mal Sirrah | Fashion Designer | |
| Other Scotland | M and Co | Retailer | |
| New York | Marc Jacobs | Fashion Designer | |
| South Africa | Memsaab | Bridal and Formalwear, Menswear, Childrenswear | |
| New York | Michael Kors | Fashion Designer | |
| New Zealand | Miranda Brown | Fashion Company | |
| Italy | Missoni | Fashion Company | |
| Glasgow | MJM International | Lingerie | |
| London | Monsoon / Accessorize | Design and Retail | |
| Borders | Moody Cashmere Ltd | Knitwear | |
| Italy | Moschino | Fashion Company | |
| London | Mulberry | Leather goods / handbags | |
| Other England and Wales | Vicki Mulligan | Textile Designer and Maker | |
| Other England and Wales | Nappy Head | Slogan baby clothes | |
| New York | Natori | Lingerie and leisurewear | |
| London | New Look | Fashion Retail | |
| Other Scotland | Abercairn | Knitwear | |
| New York | New To New York | Website with many links for employment and accommodation | |
| Borders | Noluur | Fashion | |
| Borders | Robert Noble | Cloth manufacturer | |
| Canada | Nueva | Fashion Company | |
| Borders | N.Peal Cashmere | Knitwear | |
| New York | Oscar De La Renta | Fashion Designer | |
| Ireland | Paco | Ladies knitwear and casualwear | |
| New York | Pamela Thompson | Fashion Designer | |
| Other England and Wales | Panaz | Fabric Manufacturer | |
| Other Scotland | Panik Designs | Printed Textiles | |
| Other England and Wales | Peacocks | Retail stores | |
| New York | People Used To Dream About The Future | Fashion Designer | |
| Other England and Wales | Per Una | Fashion Design | |
| Borders | Peter Scott | Knitwear | |
| Canada | Picadilly | Fashion Designer | |
| Edinburgh | Pick One | Woven Accessories | |
| Other England and Wales | Pink Petticoat | Cards and crafts | |
| Other England and Wales | Playtex | Corsetry etc | |
| France | Polo Ralph Lauren | Fashion Company | |
| Italy | Prada | Fashion Company | |
| Borders | Pringle of Scotland | Knitwear | |
| New York | Proenza Schouler | Fashion Designer | |
| Italy | Emilio Pucci | Fashion Company | |
| Germany | Puma | Sportswear | |
| Other Scotland | Quiz Clothing | Fashion Retailer | |
| New York | Rachel Roy | Fashion Designer | |
| New York | Ralph Lauren | Fashion Designer | |
| London | Reiss | Menswear and Womenswear | |
| New York | Renfrew Collection | Fashion Company | |
| New York | Rod Keenan | Fashion Designer | |
| Borders | Ronnie Hek | Silk tartan fashion accessories | |
| Other Scotland | Roobedo | Clothing / Accessories | |
| Borders | Rowan Enterprises | Imitation fur fashion accessories | |
| London | Ruby Blue | Suppliers of dresses, blouses and skirts to major High Street retailers | |
| Other England and Wales | Ruia | Group of designers and retailers | |
| Borders | Rutherford Glove Company | Knitted gloves | |
| New Zealand | Sabatini | Fashion Company | |
| New York | Sari Gueron | Fashion Designer | |
| Borders | Schofield Cloth Finishers | Finishers and piece dyers of cloths in wool and worsted finishes | |
| Borders | Scott and Charters | Knitwear | |
| Australia | Scout | Fashion Forecasting | |
| Borders | Scottish Tradition | Knitwear | |
| Edinburgh | Serap Couture | Fashion design and couture | |
| New York | Shelly Steffee | Fashion Designer | |
| Other Scotland | Shetland Arts & Crafts | Knitwear and textiles | |
| Borders | Shirin Cashmere (Tendraheath Ltd) | Knitwear | |
| Borders | Short’s of Hawick Ltd | Knitwear | |
| Other Scotland | Smiths of Peterhead Ltd | Spinners, Weavers, Manufacturers | |
| Other England and Wales | SockShop | Retail | |
| South Africa | South African Fine Worsteds | Fine cloth manufacturers | |
| New Zealand | Starfish | Fashion Company | |
| Other England and Wales | Stephanie Allin | Bridalwear | |
| Edinburgh | Tessuti | Printed Textiles | |
| Glasgow | Texcraft | Furnishing fabrics | |
| New Zealand | Textiles New Zealand | Directory for the textile industry | |
| Glasgow | Timorous Beasties | Textile and wallpaper design | |
| Edinburgh | Tiso | Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer | |
| Other England and Wales | TK Maxx | Fashion and homeware retailer | |
| New York | Tom Cody Design | Textile Designer | |
| New York | Tommy Hilfiger | Fashion Designer | |
| New Zealand | Trelise Cooper | Fashion Design | |
| Glasgow | Trespass | Retailer | |
| Other England and Wales | Triumph | Lingerie | |
| New York | Trovata | Fashion Designer | |
| Borders | Tweedbank Textile Company | Knitted and woven accessories | |
| USA | US Arts Training | Webpage giving many leads to employers in the USA | |
| Other Scotland | USC | Branded fashion retailer | |
| Italy | Valentino | Fashion Company | |
| Other Scotland | Velvet Boutique | Online Outlet for Scottish Designers | |
| Italy | Gianni Versace | Fashion Company | |
| Sweden | Virtuelli Design | Textile Designer for Ikea etc. | |
| London | Viyella | Fashion and Homewares | |
| New Zealand | Karen Walker | Fashion Designer | |
| London | White Stuff | Menswear and Womenswear | |
| Borders | William Lockie & Co Ltd | Knitwear | |
| Other Scotland | Yaffy | Protective corporate clothing | |
| France | Yves Saint Laurent | Fashion Company | |
| New York | Zac Posen | Fashion Designer | |
| Spain | Zara | Fashion Company | |
| Location | Company | Nature of Business |
Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Annazbell – Online Magazine | Fashion Journalism and Styling | Charlene Campbell on 07910540311 or 07983336720 |
| Other England and Wales | Aspinal of London | Design Team | Email CV to Lydia@aspinalloflondon.com Lydia Lee, Head of Design |
| UK | BBC | Work Experience | Call 0870 333 1330 or email careers@bbchrdirect.co.uk |
| London | Betty Jackson | New Collections or Paid Work during London Fashion Week | Call Emma Smith, PA to Betty Jackson on 0207 602 6023 |
| Other England and Wales | Bliss Magazine | Fashion and Beauty | E-mail Covering Letter and CV to lthompson@panini.co.uk |
| Other England and Wales | Ciel Ltd | Organic Clothing | Send a CV to sales@ciel.ltd.uk |
| London | Conde Nast Publications | Fashion Journalism | Register online |
| London | Emilio De La Moreno | Fashion Studio Assistant | |
| Borders | Eribe Knitwear | Knitwear Design and Manufacture | Send an E-mail to: enquiries@eribe.co.uk |
| Other England and Wales | Ethel Austin | Buying, Merchandising, Design, Marketing and Quality Control | Further Details. Recruitment For Next Year Begins in February 2009 |
| USA | FashionInternships.net | Various | Available Opportunities |
| London | Gap | Press Office | Email CV: buffy_reid@gap.com |
| Worldwide | Global Experiences.com | Fashion | Current Opportunities |
| Other England and Wales | Glyndebourne | All areas of work including Wardrobe | Current Vacancies |
| London | Jaeger | Various Business Areas | E-mail: Placements@jaeger.co.uk |
| London | Jigsaw | Fashion Retail |
How to Apply |
| London | John Lewis | Head Office | Contact www.jlpjobs.com or E-mail: jobsinhq@johnlewis.co.uk |
| London | Jonathan Saunders Ltd | Design, Pattern Cutting and Fashion Assistants | Current Vacancies |
| London | Juwels Ltd (trading under Fobia) | Unpaid positions | Send CV and Covering Letter to: nadia@fobiaboutique.com |
| London | Macandi | Send CV to Alexis: alexis@macandi.com | |
| London | Marie Claire | Fashion Styling | If you meet the requirements on the website, e-mail CV and Covering Letter to workexperience_marieclaire@ipcmedia.com |
| London | Marks and Spencer | All business areas | Apply Online |
| London | MFPEPE | New Season's Collections | E-mail info@mfpepe.com with CV |
| Other England and Wales | Mizz Magazine | Features Writing | Write to : The Editor, Mizz Magazine, Panini House, Coach and Horses Passage, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5UJ |
| London | Monsoon Accessorize | Fashion and Public Relations | E-mail CV to Joanna Marsden, jmarsden@monsoon.co.uk |
| London | Natmags | Fashion Journalism | Visit website and contact the PA of the Editor from your chosen magazine |
| London | Net A Porter.com | Fashion | Current Vacancies |
| London | New Woman Magazine | Art Department placements | Contact Tanita Montgomery at New Woman Magazine, 020 7208 3448 |
| USA | Nike | Fashion Placements | Further Details |
| London | Peacocks | Garment Technology | Further Details |
| London | Penfield | Fashion | E-mail CV and Covering Letter to MD Jamie Marshall at jamie@penfieldusa.com |
| Other England and Wales | Per Una | Fashion Design | Website |
| London | Ruby Blue London Ltd | Fashion Company | Website |
| London | Tom Dixon | Interiors, PR and Marketing | E-mail CV to workwithus@tomdixon.net |
| Other England and Wales | Urbanlip.com | Health and Beauty | Email team@urbanlip.com detailing what you would like to get out of a work placement and why you would like your experience to be with Urbanlip |
| USA | USA Arts Training | Website with leads for placements | Website |
| London | Victoria Hassett | Fashion Styling | Contact Victoria Hassett on vxhassett@hotmail.com |
| London | Vogue Magazine | 4 Week Unpaid Placements | Apply to: Personnel, Vogue House, Hanover Square, London, W1S 1JU, Tel 020 7499 9080 |
| London | Warehouse | Merchandising etc | E-mail gemma.mercer@warehouse.co.uk |
| London | The White Stuff | Fashion Design | Call on 020 7737 9056 or E-mail your CV and Covering Letter to: iwouldlovetowork@whitestuff.com |
| London | Yellowdoor | Fashion PR | Further Details on Website and for details of vacancies, e-mail jobs@yellow-door.com |
Useful Links
British Design Innovation - Searchable Design Directory. Job seekers can place profile on Graduate Directory.
British Interior Design Association - Has short section on courses and careers in interior design and some work experience placement information. Has facility to carry out search for Designers.
Cashmere - List of cashmere companies.
Chartered Society of Designers - Dedicated site for Designers. Registered users can search for specific designers and disciplines. Students can join from 2nd year onwards (current fee £37.50 for duration of course) and graduates for £60. Has “Job Select” section.
Conde Nast Publications - Publishes Vogue, GQ, Brides, Vanity Fair, Glamour and more. May be useful for those interested in Fashion Journalism or Styling. NB. Details of how to apply for placements with Vogue available in UK companies (A Z) folder in Careers Information Room.
Crafts Council - UK's national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Includes information on exhibitions, events, has a Buyers' Guide and a section on job opportunities with the Council.
Cultural Enterprise - Scotland’s specialist business support and development service for creative and cultural businesses and individuals.
Directory of Design Consultants - Alphabetic category list of Consultants.
Design Council - Information about the role of the Council, design in general, events, exhibitions etc. Includes a section on education and learning and a comprehensive contact directory for design in the UK.
Design Directory - Find consultants by their design skills, name or location.
Design Ireland - General design site. Can search listings under “Designers” - “Fashion”. Has jobs section.
Designer Forum - The Designer Forum was originally set up as a 'design club' within EMTEX, some 10 years later it is now recognised on a UK wide basis and works with High Street retailers, brand & designer labels, manufacturers, academia, as well as individual designers.
Embroiderers' Guild - The Embroiderers' Guild is the UK's leading craft organisation, a self funding educational charity and registered museum which promotes embroidery and provides access to its resources and skills for the benefit of the whole community. The Guild promotes embroidery as being all work stitched or derived from stitch. Lists UK and international exhibitions and events.
Entrapedia - Knowledge bank for students interested in starting a company, already running a venture or generally wanting to learn about entrepreneurship.
Fabric Link - Resource for fabrics, apparel, home furnishings. Has section on career paths for the textile industry.
Fashion Angel - Fashion on the web official directory. Lists designers, retailers and more.
Fashion Capital - Aims to provide support resource for all areas of Clothing and Fashion industry. Has extensive business directory (click on “Suppliers”) Has “Jobs available“ and “Jobs wanted” sections.
Fashion Guide - Provides fashion world news and archives. Links to Fashion Careers including jobs worldwide.
Fashion Net - Leading fashion website – “Guide to all things chic” Includes list of Fashion Designers in variety of countries, including the UK. Section on jobs and internships mainly in USA.
First View - Designer collections to view on line.
Italian Fashion Houses - Lists many Fashion Houses. Large section on Textile companies.
London Fashion Week - Official website. Has list of designers.
Prospects Employability Guide - Student employability profile; giving the qualities, attributes and skills looked for by employers in the Materials and Textiles industry.
Scottish Textiles - Has listings of Scottish Borders companies in: Accessories; Garment Manufacture; Knitwear; Spinning, Dyeing and Finishing; Support Services eg. Design Consultants; Weaving.
Scottish Textiles Network - General information on the textile industry plus company search facility. There is an on line register for people interested in working within the Scottish Textile industry.
Setting Up Your Own Business - Video interviews of young entrepreneurs who have started their own businesses in the fashion and design sector.
Tear Drop Design - Can search for Fashion and Textile Designers. Has a Job Agency search area. You can register your details free on the site.
The Textiles Institute - General information + Recruitment Service where students and new graduates can register their details if looking for employment. A small fee is charged. Advertises some employment opportunities.
Yahoo! Fashion - Links to worldwide fashion resources via subject directory.
Yahoo! Textiles - Links to worldwide textile resources via subject directory.