the fashion editor is responsible for deciding the creative influence and direction that their...
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Elaine Orozco
FASH
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The Fashion Editor
Is responsible for deciding the creative influence and direction that their departments will pursue during a given season or issue
They create themes for stories to be shot by a photographer
The have a developed fashion point of view and keep an open mind.
The Duties
Merchandise Selection Develops relationships with
photographers, with stylists and local designers
Knows fashion industry trends and forecasts
Extensive Travel Time Management and
Scheduling
A Fashion Editor Is…and
A Fashion Editor does…
EducationWhat it Takes
Associate Degree- English
- Fashion Merchandising - Liberal Arts
Bachelor Degrees - English - Fashion Design and Merchandising - Journalism- Marketing
Abilities
and
Qualities
Interpersonal- Good Communicator (Written and Verbal)
- Trainer - Team Builder
- Positive Critique
Personal- Creativity
- Knowledge of Trends and Forecasting- Journalistic and Writing Experience
- Ability to Analyze and Revise- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Managerial Skills
- Competitive in Spirit- Good Time Management
- Assertiveness - Works well under Pressure
- Good Appearance - Patience and Thoroughness
Salary and Availability
Fashion Editors are heavily impacted by not only fashion majors, but many journalism majors which makes the field more limited
- Associate Editor - Editor - Senior Editor
- Editor – in – Chief There is an expected annual growth of 2-3% and many of those people entry in a different field of publications
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Following the fashion story…
Los Angeles, CA
New York, New York
Paris, France
Tokyo, Japan
Location
London, England