Career Opportunities

Your Future in Fashion, Retail, & Design

The career opportunities are limitless with a bachelor's degree in Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design because the apparel textile industries are made up of companies that produce fibers, yarns, textiles and apparel, and accessory products for industrial, wholesale and individual consumers around the world.  This degree can help prepare you for many positions, including:

    • Fashion buyers
    • Sourcing specialists
    • Product developers
    • Visual merchandisers
    • Technical designers
    • E-commerce developers
    • Fashion entrepreneurs
    • Social media specialists
    • Retail managers
    • Fashion forecasters
    • Stylists
    • Store managers

    Our Graduates work for companies such as Target, Kohl's, Scheels, Macy's, Evereve, Best Buy, Nordstrom, The Gap, The Buckle, Duluth Trading Company, and Nike, to name a few.

     


    Endless Opportunities

    Our graduates pursue exciting opportunities in areas such as:

    • Fashion Design: Apparel design, product development, and technical design.
    • Retail Merchandising: Buying, planning, visual merchandising, and store management.
    • Entrepreneurship: Starting your own business in fashion or retail.
    • Marketing and Branding: Social media management, brand development, and retail marketing.
    • Sustainability: Sustainable fashion initiatives and ethical production.

     

    Where Our Graduates Work

    ARMD alumni have built successful careers at leading companies such as Target, Evereve, Scheels, Nordstrom, and more. Others have launched their own businesses, creating unique products and brands that make an impact.



    Real-World Experience

     

    ARMD students gain valuable, hands-on experience that sets them apart in the competitive job market. Opportunities include:

    • Internships: Work with top companies in fashion and retail to build practical skills and professional networks.
    • Study Tours: Explore industry hubs like Minneapolis, New York, and Paris for behind-the-scenes insights and cultural experiences.
    • Projects: Apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in product development, design, and merchandising.

    These experiences prepare students for successful and rewarding careers in fashion, retail, and design.

     

     

     

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