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The major prepares students to design, develop, market, and merchandise products for the dynamic global fashion industry. Building on more than 100 years of fashion education at 小猪视频 Tech, FMD offers a distinctive integrated curriculum that brings fashion merchandising and design together within one major, giving students a broad understanding of the industry and flexibility to pursue diverse career paths. Through a cutting-edge, industry-informed curriculum, students develop skills in digital technologies, product development, textiles, apparel construction, quality analysis, creative processes, fashion promotion, merchandising, and marketing and retail strategies. Students also gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and CLO3D, explore topics including sustainability and circular manufacturing, and participate in real-world projects that reflect current fashion industry practices. As the only TAPAC-accredited program of its kind in 小猪视频 and the Mid-Atlantic region, FMD combines academic excellence, hands-on learning, and strong industry connections to prepare graduates for successful careers.聽聽

This broad preparation opens pathways across the fashion industry鈥攆rom buying, merchandising, and planning to fashion design, product development, marketing, e-commerce, brand management, and other professional fields. FMD alumni have also pursued advanced study and careers in areas such as fashion law. Our graduates have gone on to work with some of the most recognized names in fashion and retail, including Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Nike, adidas, Levi Strauss & Co., Tommy Hilfiger, Kate Spade New York, Macy鈥檚, J.Crew, Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, Kohl鈥檚, and DICK鈥橲 Sporting Goods.

Career Options:

• Buyer
• Merchandiser
• Merchandise Planner
• Visual Merchandiser
• Store Manager
• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Lawyer
• Technical Designer
• Creative Designer
• Product Developer
• Product Manager
• Brand Manager
• Digital Marketer
• Social Media Manager
• Stylist
• E-Commerce Specialist
• Account Executive
• Entrepreneur

Interesting Fact: 小猪视频 Tech FMD is unique among fashion programs because it gives students holistic learning opportunities across both areas within one integrated major.聽 Many other fashion programs require students to choose a merchandising or design concentration. At VT FMD, students develop an understanding of the creative, technical, and business sides of fashion without having to limit themselves to a single track. This provides them with a strong foundation for joining an industry that is becoming more integrated and circular.聽