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REVOLVE

Trend & Buying Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Experience with trend forecasting tools or platforms * Familiarity with fashion week cycles, runway analysis, and market research A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with ...

REVOLVE

Trend & Buying Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Experience with trend forecasting tools or platforms * Familiarity with fashion week cycles, runway analysis, and market research A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with ...

REVOLVE

Trend & Buying Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Experience with trend forecasting tools or platforms * Familiarity with fashion week cycles, runway analysis, and market research A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with ...

Leland

Luxury & Fashion Coach

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

This role includes guidance on fashion design, product development, trend forecasting, visual merchandising, luxury retail operations, retail strategy, e-commerce strategy, luxury brand strategy, and ...

Fashion Nova

Assistant Replenishment Buyer

Beverly Hills, CA

$23 - $30.50/hr

ABOUT US Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high ... Preseason and In season forecast review at the item level * Assist with daily style sales tracking ...

Fashion Nova

Assistant Replenishment Buyer

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$23 - $30.50/hr

ABOUT US Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high ... Preseason and In season forecast review at the item level * Assist with daily style sales tracking ...

Lands' End

Technical Design Co-op

Dodgeville, WI

Passion for current fashion and emerging trends. * Ability to work with a variety of work styles as ... Acute awareness of market trends (trend forecasting); can translate this into ideas for key items ...

Lands' End

Apparel Design Co-op

Dodgeville, WI · On-site

Passion for current fashion and emerging trends. * Ability to work with a variety of work styles as ... Acute awareness of market trends (trend forecasting); can translate this into ideas for key items ...

Fashion Nova

Photo Publisher

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

Knowledge of latest fashion trends and forecasting trends * BA|BS degree or equivalent working * English, additional language(s) an advantage * Schedule of this position: Monday - Friday | Core ...

Fashion Nova

Photo Publisher

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

Knowledge of latest fashion trends and forecasting trends * BA|BS degree or equivalent working * English, additional language(s) an advantage * Schedule of this position: Monday - Friday | Core ...

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How much do entrylevel fashion trend forecasting jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel fashion trend forecasting in the United States is $69,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Fashion Trend Forecasting vs Entrylevel Fashion Design?

AspectEntrylevel Fashion Trend ForecastingEntrylevel Fashion Design
CredentialsFashion-related degree or coursework, knowledge of trend analysisFashion design degree or portfolio, basic sewing skills
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, trend offices, studiosDesign studios, fashion houses, retail environments
Industry UsageUsed by brands for planning collections, marketingCreating actual garments, sketches, prototypes

While both roles require a passion for fashion, trend forecasting focuses on analyzing and predicting future styles, whereas fashion design involves creating the actual clothing. Trend forecasters interpret market signals, while designers bring those ideas to life through sketches and prototypes.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel Fashion Trend Forecasting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,494 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Instructor of Fashion Merchandising and Design

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL • On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate courses in Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Merchandising & Design, including preparing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.

  • Advise and mentor students on academic progress, internships, career development, and industry pathways.

  • Support program assessment, curriculum development, and industry engagement activities.

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE
The Instructor / Professor of Fashion Merchandising will teach undergraduate courses in the Fashion Merchandising & Design program, support student advising and career readiness, contribute to curriculum and assessment work, and strengthen the program through industry engagement, professional practice, and student-centered instruction. The position is intended to support growing enrollment and provide consistent course coverage across fashion merchandising, fashion business, trend forecasting, textiles, promotion, sustainability, product development, and related areas.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Teach assigned undergraduate Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Merchandising & Design courses in alignment with approved course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, catalog descriptions, and university academic standards.
  • Prepare syllabi, course calendars, lectures, assignments, rubrics, exams/projects, Canvas course shells, and instructional materials that reflect current fashion industry practice.
  • Deliver high-quality instruction using applied, student-centered teaching methods, including presentations, critiques, case studies, projects, industry examples, and experiential learning activities.
  • Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with university policy.
  • Advise and mentor students on academic progression, internships, professional development, portfolio/career preparation, and fashion industry pathways.
  • Support program assessment, including collection and review of student learning artifacts, SLO/PLO assessment, curriculum mapping, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Participate in curriculum development and course revision to keep the program current with industry trends, sustainability, global sourcing, retail technology, consumer behavior, and fashion business practices.
  • Contribute to student recruitment and retention through open houses, admitted student events, advising events, student showcases, and other program visibility efforts.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with fashion industry partners, alumni, advisory board members, employers, guest speakers, and internship sites.

  • Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including meetings, committees, assessment activities, accreditation/program review support, and program events.
  • Maintain scheduled office hours and communicate regularly with students, faculty, program leadership, and college administration.
  • Assist with the daily operations of the Retail Innovation Studio, including supervising students and supporting merchandise organization, inventory, and presentation.
  • Model professionalism, ethical leadership, inclusive teaching, and commitment to the mission of St. Thomas University.

RECOMMENDED COURSE COVERAGE
High-PriorityCourseAreas
Examples of Courses
Rationale
Fashion Business / Merchandising
Introduction to the Fashion Industry; Fashion Branding; Fashion Merchandising Mathematics; Retail Management
Core area for merchandising instruction and student career preparation.
Trend, Textiles & Product Development
Fashion Trend Forecasting; Textiles for Apparel; Product Development
Supports applied knowledge in consumer trends, materials, product planning, and industry workflow.
Promotion & Visual Merchandising and Apparel Development
Fashion Promotion & Visual Merchandising; Strategic Brand Management; Fashion Entrepreneurship
Supports business, marketing, visual presentation, event, and brand-building skills.
Global / Ethical Fashion
Sustainability & Human Rights in Fashion; International Fashion & Sourcing; Fashion Law
Supports ethical, cultural, environmental, sourcing, and global industry learning outcomes.
Professional Readiness
Professional Development in the Fashion Industry; Internship; Portfolio/career preparation activities
Supports advising, workplace readiness, internship supervision, and employer engagement.
MINIMUMANDPREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
PreferredQualifications
  • Master's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Studies, Fashion Marketing, Business, Marketing, Retailing, or closely related field; or graduate credentials and significant industry experience as approved by university credentialing standards.
  • Professional experience in fashion merchandising, retailing, product development, branding, fashion business, sourcing, promotion, or related fashion industry area.
  • Ability to teach undergraduate students using effective written, verbal, visual, and technology-supported communication.
  • Commitment to student success, inclusive teaching, academic integrity, and mission-centered education.
  • College-level teaching experience in fashion merchandising, fashion business, retailing, textiles, trend forecasting, product development, sustainability, sourcing, or related courses.
  • Experience with Canvas/LMS, digital presentation tools, Excel/retail math, Adobe or other fashion/business technology tools.
  • Industry connections that support internships, guest speakers, advisory board work, student showcases, and career opportunities.
  • Evidence of curriculum development, assessment, student mentoring, event/showcase support, or professional service in fashion-related organizations.

BUSINESS / ACADEMIC JUSTIFICATION
  • Provides dedicated faculty capacity for Fashion Merchandising courses and reduces reliance on last-minute adjunct staffing.
  • Supports growth in Fashion Merchandising & Design enrollment and improves continuity for students across required courses.
  • Strengthens advising, internship preparation, employer engagement, recruitment, and student retention.
  • Supports assessment, program review, curriculum mapping, and accreditation-related documentation for the program.
  • Adds professional fashion business expertise in merchandising, branding, promotion, sourcing, sustainability, and industry engagement.

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