Design & Merchandising Brochure

Career Opportunities

• Alteration and Custom Design of Apparel
• Patternmaking
• Floral Design
• Furniture Design
• Kitchen and Bath Design
• Space Planning and Organization
• Retail Sales
• Advertising
• Buying
• Bridal Consulting

Students Who May be Interested in Design and Merchandising…

Are you looking for a bright future in sales and service industries? Your creative talents can make you your own boss or part of an exciting international team. You might aspire to become an apprentice in theatre costume design or alteration, bridal or formal wear, or architectural or interior design. You could stay within the region or aim for urban experiences from Florida to California. If you are able to dream big and reach for your goals, you can achieve them.

Consider a Career in Family & Consumer Sciences: Design and Merchandising!

Web sites of interest include:

• American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
• American Society of Interior Designers
• American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
• National Association of Home Builders
• Institute of Real Estate Management
• The American Institute of Architects
• American Marketing Association
• National Retail Federation