Tag: Portfolio
SFD029: Fashion Career Advice for Ambitious Designers
Working your way up in the fashion industry is hard. But if you’re strategic about the relationships you build and how you perform in your job, you can easily stand out from your coworkers and the competition. In this interview, get industry insider fashion career advice you can use to get ahead today. Malie’s climbed […]
SFD 016: How to Get Freelance Fashion Design Jobs (using Upwork)
If you’ve ever browsed Upwork to get freelance fashion design jobs, you probably felt like it was a lot of junk and low paying gigs. But it is possible to get real projects from legit companies (who pay a fair wage). In this interview, fashion freelancer Kim shares how you can get more freelance projects […]
SFD011: Fashion Designer Resume: What You Need to Include (that no one does)
Sick of outdated advice that tells you to include an objective statement at the top of your resume? Truth is, most hiring managers don’t care about your goals & objectives. They want to see what results you’ve gotten. Learn exactly what you need to include in your fashion designer resume to stand out and get […]
SFD008: Freelance Textile Designer: How to Have A Successful Career with Michelle Fifis
Being a freelance textile designer can feel like a daunting process to tackle. It’s hard to figure out how to price your work and whether or not you should work with an agency or print house. Which is why I’m so excited to share the latest episode of the Successful Fashion Designer podcast with Michelle […]
SFD 006: Job Hunting & Resume Advice for Fashion Industry Professionals with Style Careers Founder
With inside access to fashion industry employers and exposure to job seekers at their career fairs, Chris has learned what works – and what doesn’t – in the job hunting process. We discussed the importance of presenting yourself as a modern candidate, what sectors of the industry are booming, and the most important information to include on your resume.
SFD 005: How to Make a Career as a Fashion Illustrator with Danielle Meder
In this episode I’m chatting with Danielle Meder who’s had a 10 year career as a professional fashion illustrator. She’s done live runway sketching at fashion weeks worldwide has a book called Draw Fashion now. Danielle shares how she broke past her fears of approaching people at events, how improving her appearance increased her success, […]
SFD 001: How to Get Your First Job in the Fashion Industry with Bjorn Bengtsson
The Successful Fashion Designer Podcast: Breaking into the fashion industry is tough, but you can strategically get ahead. With 30+ years of experience, Bjorn shares exactly how to get an interview, what he looks for in new hires, and how you impress your next boss.
