Wardrobe Consultant Job Description
Wardrobe consultants partner with individual and corporate clients to educate about and procure fashion apparel and accessories.
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Job Responsibilities
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A wardrobe consultant actively seeks out new individual and corporate clients. She provides an initial consultation with prospective clients, analyzing their needs. She then presents a wardrobe development plan, making recommendations as to what fashion choices will best suit the client's desired image. She serves as a personal shopper for her clients, procuring wardrobe pieces that are appropriate. She also edits her client's wardrobe, eliminating clothing that works against her goals. Finally, she educates her client on issues regarding accessories, clothing maintenance and hairstyling choices.
Job Opportunities
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Wardrobe consultants are employed by retailers of all sizes, from small, independent boutiques to large department stores. Additionally, movie and television production studios, record companies and public relations and branding firms employ wardrobe consultants. Others in this field are entrepreneurial, choosing to work for themselves. A candidate seeking this type of employment can apply directly to the retailer or company for which he would like to work. These roles might also be listed within the classified section of newspapers. Additionally, these roles may be posted on online job search boards such as monster.com, jobs.com and careerbuilder.com. Professional organizations such as The Association of Image Consultants International provide resources and many networking opportunities for those seeking to enter the field. Additionally, colleges and proprietary schools that offer training in fashion also offer job placement assistance to graduates.
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Qualitative Requirements
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A successful wardrobe consultant must possess an excellent sense of fashion. Additionally, he must be knowledgeable about current and past fashion trends, as well as future forecasts. She must possess exceptional presentation skills, including strong oral and written communications abilities. He should also have a strong ability in sales, as he will be required to promote himself to develop a client base. She should also enjoy shopping.
Educational Requirements
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To become a wardrobe consultant, a candidate is not required to possess a four-year degree. Most employers, however, do require successful candidates to possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates interested in pursuing this field may take courses in fashion and merchandising from a junior college or a proprietary school, where they will be awarded with either an associate's degree or a diploma. Additionally, they may choose to participate in a training program administered by The Association of Image Consultants International. After successful completion, graduates will become certified image consultants.
Average Compensation
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According to SimplyHired.com, in 2009 the average image consultant working in the United States earned an annual base salary of $39,000. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates the employment of personal appearance workers to increase by 14 percent within the decade of 2006 through 2016.
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